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WA53 FCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,597 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,815 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,998 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,317 miles

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

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

both rear shock dust covers loose

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,317 miles

both rear shock dust covers loose

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,138 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,594 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly perished/split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,594 miles

both rear tyres badly perished/split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,645 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 FCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

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

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