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PO53 WBK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,114 mi
Last recorded114,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,114 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,556 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust is corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 96,504 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box correding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,264 miles

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

rear exhaust box correding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,737 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,955 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,188 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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PO53 WBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO53 WBK, 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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PO53 WBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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