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VK53 WJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,072 mi
Last recorded111,072 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,072 miles

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

hand brake close to full travel

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 8 Oct 2021 111,062 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake close to full travel

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,249 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,236 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,216 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside Outer And Offside Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,188 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,186 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,175 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 63,175 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,121 miles

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

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

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 WJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

VK53 WJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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