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FL53 WSN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 135,244 miles

Hand brake warning light flashing!

Fail 17 May 2017 135,242 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hand brake warning light flashing!

Pass 19 May 2016 126,013 miles

eml on

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 126,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml on

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 111,750 miles

both rear axel bushes worn & flexing under load

both rear shock absorber guards insecure

corrosion to various suspension components

front wishbone rear bushes cracking & flexing under load

heavy corrosion to exhaust outer skins on middle & rear section of exhaust outer skin coming adrift

perrishing & cracking to suspension dust covers

Fail 17 May 2015 111,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear axel bushes worn & flexing under load

both rear shock absorber guards insecure

corrosion to various suspension components

exhaust heat sheild loose

front wishbone rear bushes cracking & flexing under load

heavy corrosion to exhaust outer skins on middle & rear section of exhaust outer skin coming adrift

inspection light on

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit / worn inside edges / heavily perrished & cracking in side walls

perrishing & cracking to suspension dust covers

Pass 24 May 2014 106,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,740 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 105,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 82,766 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 68,355 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,296 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 30,296 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,758 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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FL53 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL53 WSN, 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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FL53 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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