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WF53 SXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,818 mi
Last recorded176,818 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 SXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 176,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust slightly deteriated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 172,584 miles

Nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2017 166,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 166,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 160,107 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 160,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight lenses deteriated

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge but in raised tread section

Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,454 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 121,454 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres out of shape on inner edges but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,675 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 SXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXY, 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 WF53 SXY registered?

WF53 SXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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