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WA53 BRV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,084 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,862 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,861 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side and near side (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,216 miles

rear exhaust casing poor.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,057 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,168 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 BRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA53 BRV?

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What year was WA53 BRV registered?

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

Is WA53 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 BRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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