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MA53 WRW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,100 mi
Last recorded55,100 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WRW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 53,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,946 miles

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

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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MA53 WRW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MA53 WRW, 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 MA53 WRW registered?

MA53 WRW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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