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SY53 WSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,564 mi
Last recorded139,564 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 130,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,252 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 114,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,504 miles

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,662 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

SY53 WSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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