MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy hose (7.1.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front shocks and lower suspension arms are corroded
Car wet when tested
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light illuminated
rear washers inop & wiper deteriorated
reverse light inop
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 WKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 VK53 WKC, 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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VK53 WKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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