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WF53 PVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine oil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,425 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.670 (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

C.O at fast idle on acceptable limit.

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides ( suspension arms corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust weak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 87,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides ( suspension arms corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,199 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust splitting

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tired

hand brake travel very high

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,183 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust splitting

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tired

hand brake travel very high

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,590 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside brake effort is low when compared with the offside

nearside rear brake back plate is wet, possibly brake fluid

nearside rear parking brake effort is low when compared with the offside

nearside steering rack gaiter is wet, possibly power steering fluid

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,168 miles

o/s rear door lock inop!

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,652 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,033 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 25,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads look low and linings deteriating

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

note/ damage to front plastic grill

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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WF53 PVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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