2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · WJ52 VEA
2002 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 113,877 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ52 VEA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2022
- 113,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ52 VEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Fabia (WJ52 VEA) between November 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WJ52 VEA Mileage History
- 10/11/200518,401 mi
- 14/11/200622,131 mi+3,730 mi
- 09/11/200726,197 mi+4,066 mi
- 27/11/200829,636 mi+3,439 mi
- 04/12/200931,007 mi+1,371 mi
- 22/11/201031,614 mi+607 mi
- 24/11/201132,248 mi+634 mi
- 17/11/201235,726 mi+3,478 mi
- 15/11/201337,718 mi+1,992 mi
- 24/11/201439,405 mi+1,687 mi
- 30/10/201543,574 mi+4,169 mi
- 13/10/201652,304 mi+8,730 mi
- 10/10/201766,869 mi+14,565 mi
- 16/10/201885,336 mi+18,467 mi
- 16/10/201885,336 mi
- 16/10/201996,529 mi+11,193 mi
- 19/10/2020105,505 mi+8,976 mi
- 23/04/2021113,863 mi+8,358 mi
- 05/05/2022113,877 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,793 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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