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FJ53 WVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,688 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,572 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FJ53 WVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 WVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 WVD registered?

FJ53 WVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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