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WJ52 XLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,281 mi
Last recorded59,281 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,451 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

both front tyres wearing low inner edges raised tread areas

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,436 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,390 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,032 miles

rear brake pads appear worn recommend full inspection

underside of vehicle very wet

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,855 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,277 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW TYRE SOON.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW TYRE SOON.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,294 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,037 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 25,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,608 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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WJ52 XLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WJ52 XLA, 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 WJ52 XLA registered?

WJ52 XLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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