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MW53 WXD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,842 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres on 3mm and cracks in tread

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres on 3mm and cracks in tread

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,862 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades juddering

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,074 miles

N/S headlamp bracket damaged but still secure.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S headlamp bracket damaged but still secure.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,560 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge and outer sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2009 47,560 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge and outer sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,985 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,217 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 20,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,233 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 WXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW53 WXD, 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 WXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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