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PJ53 WOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 WOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,125 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake need adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 65,313 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 65,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing Registration plate deteriorated seriously (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 58,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,969 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 55,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,245 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Wall Cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Wall Cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,295 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Inner Wall Cracked..

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Front.. (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 50,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both Side Rear Tyre Inner Wall Cracked..

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Front.. (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has cuts but NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 45,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has cuts but NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,464 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre Inner Wall Cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,635 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,880 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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PJ53 WOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PJ53 WOH, 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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PJ53 WOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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