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VK53 WJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,966 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,032 miles

lower arm inner bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,622 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,353 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,557 miles

slight cut in side wall of o/s front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,727 miles

High level brake light middle L.E.D. inop,but outer .L.E.D.S work ok.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,573 miles

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

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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VK53 WJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK53 WJX, 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 VK53 WJX registered?

VK53 WJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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