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VK53 WKG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,666 mi
Last recorded133,666 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 133,666 miles

N/S/F fog light lens broken

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 133,666 miles

N/S/F fog light lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 123,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 123,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,692 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside front washer jet inoperative

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 102,692 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Offside front washer jet inoperative

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

rear number plate slight deteration

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 WKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

VK53 WKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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