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MW53 WHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,323 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded rear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 97,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer corroded rear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,878 miles

Exhaust silencer box corroded rear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Damage by antiroll bar contacting subframe previously. Bar no longer contacts subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front anti-roll bar fouling against subframe

Pass 25 Jan 2020 67,009 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,526 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,043 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 23,471 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 6,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,917 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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MW53 WHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 WHK, 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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MW53 WHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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