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WA53 MWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 106,626 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 97,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Non obligatory mirror damaged cover broken ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,983 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,497 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 77,827 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2022 77,827 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2021 72,795 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2021 72,794 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,839 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing off both inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop split away

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing off both inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing off both inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop split away

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing off both inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,621 miles

Both front headlights are glazed

Nearside Font console bush is starting to split at the top.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 48,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 48,427 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,511 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,655 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,930 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,714 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 31,714 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,361 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,039 miles

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,815 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 MWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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