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SY53 WSN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,366 mi
Last recorded217,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 217,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 208,908 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 208,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sill's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 206,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 202,003 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 202,003 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 196,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 187,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear metal brake pipe unions corroded

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition

o/s front strut top rough on rotation

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Jun 2014 187,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear metal brake pipe unions corroded

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition

o/s front strut top rough on rotation

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2013 177,685 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 177,685 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 158,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 141,907 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted, several testable items could not be seen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 123,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 100,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 81,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 81,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 60,352 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SY53 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SY53 WSN, 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 SY53 WSN registered?

SY53 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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