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WA53 BPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,170 miles

middle and rear exhaust slight corrosion

offside front wheel rim dented

offside mirror taped up

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper bush in housing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper bush in housing (2.4.G.2)

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

middle and rear exhaust slight corrosion

offside front wheel rim dented

offside mirror taped up

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,062 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 113,062 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,252 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear and centre rear seatbelts not fully inspected, child seat fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear and centre rear seatbelts not fully inspected, child seat fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside sill damaged

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,335 miles

front & rear no plates poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,485 miles

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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WA53 BPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 BPO, 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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WA53 BPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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