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OY53 WFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,484 mi
Last recorded187,484 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 187,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2019 187,484 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2018 175,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 175,593 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 160,312 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2017 160,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2016 140,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2016 140,252 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2015 133,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sides headlamp have slightly poor beam image

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides headlamp have slightly poor beam image

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,608 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,441 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate delaminating.

Handbrake travel long.

N/S/Front headlight pattern diffused.

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

Slight wheel rim distortion n/s/f.

Strong advise n/s and o/s compliance bushes age cracking.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,741 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,501 miles

long tavel on h.brake

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,743 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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OY53 WFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY53 WFC, 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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OY53 WFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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