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FJ53 WWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,807 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

heat shield loose

Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,791 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shocks corroded

Front Springs corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

all suspension components corroded

underbody general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,572 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,701 miles

rear exhaust system bracket broken

Fail 10 Aug 2017 114,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,858 miles

2 child seats at rear restricting inspection of rear seat belts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,858 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

2 child seats at rear restricting inspection of rear seat belts

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear handbrake has very slight binding

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,629 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,380 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 WWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWA, 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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FJ53 WWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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