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WA53 BPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 52,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,305 miles

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

The gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,439 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has some accident damage

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,773 miles

marks on offside front bodywork

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear outer sill damaged

off side front wing damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,398 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,963 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,730 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 BPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA53 BPV, 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 WA53 BPV registered?

WA53 BPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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