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PO53 WBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,690 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 77,690 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,189 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,050 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,131 miles

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror incomplete

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,604 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 WBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBU, 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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What year was PO53 WBU registered?

PO53 WBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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