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OY53 WSX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 159,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,864 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 150,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 144,127 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 144,127 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML and Service light on

Exhaust back box outer skin loose

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door will only open half the time. Needs attension!

Pass 25 Oct 2014 113,043 miles

all pipes not checked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,141 miles

all pipea not checked

Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,012 miles

all pipes not checked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,561 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,875 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,875 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,990 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 WSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY53 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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