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MA53 WSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 118,848 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undershields fitted restricting visual inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,648 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush perishing & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing & splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush perishing & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing & splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,585 miles

headlamps tarnishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,391 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,095 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 86,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,574 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,363 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,668 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished Cracks in tread area

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,904 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,749 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,292 miles

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

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

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 WSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WSF, 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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MA53 WSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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