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WA53 FBL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,294 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriated/outer skin coming off

Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,701 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 91,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 91,574 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 May 2020 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,509 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 89,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 85,350 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 17 Dec 2016 81,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall slight cracks

Offside Rear Tyre side wall slight cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust expansion box corrosive state

Fail 17 Dec 2016 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall slight cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall slight cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust expansion box corrosive state

Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,509 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,463 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

MIL light on in dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 74,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

MIL light on in dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,749 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 65,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine bay & suspension been sprayed with oil have pulled up rubber covers on shockers & pistons dry

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting

offside front seat belt fluffing

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,546 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,546 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

corrosion on discs

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,528 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,644 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 FBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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