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OY53 WTK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,038 mi
Last recorded105,038 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 105,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,380 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,138 miles

EXCHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S & N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 87,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

EXCHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S & N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,483 miles

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

REAR INDICATERS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND REAR FUEL FILTER SUSPECT POURUS

Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,483 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

REAR INDICATERS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND REAR FUEL FILTER SUSPECT POURUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,799 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2014 74,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,844 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 19 Oct 2013 65,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,348 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s tyre damaged on the outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,519 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 WTK 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 66.7%.

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 WTK, 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 WTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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