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WA53 BPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,154 mi
Last recorded54,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,154 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,549 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,267 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,264 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear number plate starting to de-lamanate

Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,262 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-lamanate

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,228 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 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

WA53 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WA53 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 BPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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