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WG53 DHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,354 mi
Last recorded82,354 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower arm bushes fitted incorrectly affecting geometry

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

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

Outer sills corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower fitted incorrect affecting geometry slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,537 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower fitted incorrect affecting geometry slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,268 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear incorrectly fitted but not dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear incorrectly fitted but not dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly but secure and not worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 76,366 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly but secure and not worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

Both front lower arm bushes incorrect positioned affecting geometry but not insecure

Both offside tyres cracking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower arm bushes incorrect positioned affecting geometry but not insecure

Both offside tyres cracking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,317 miles

Breather pipe split

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Front Lower Arm bushes not located correctly, affecting camber/castor

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Breather pipe split

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Front Lower Arm bushes not located correctly, affecting camber/castor

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately Arm bushes (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately Arm bushes (2.4.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower arm bushes incorrectly fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,279 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front lower arm bushes incorrectly fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,621 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine covers fitted

floor covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,367 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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WG53 DHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WG53 DHM, 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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WG53 DHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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