MOT Status
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96,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Spare tyre defective
Handbrake travel slightly high
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal soft
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s mirror cracked
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s mirror cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
slight engine oil leak
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF53 FTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WF53 FTY, 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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WF53 FTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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