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WF53 PVO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,743 mi
Last recorded45,743 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PVO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 45,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2026 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,865 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,476 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 44,475 miles

Braking system leaking front servo pipe near manifold (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,445 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall 165 / 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,722 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,849 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,990 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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WF53 PVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 PVO registered?

WF53 PVO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WF53 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 PVO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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