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MW53 WXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,687 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016
Fail 29 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,660 miles

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

both front tyres nearing limit

offside front and offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,088 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 WXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WXM, 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 MW53 WXM registered?

MW53 WXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MW53 WXM safe to buy?

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