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WJ53 HYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine rough at idle only just met emissions

Fail 8 Jun 2021 63,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine rough at idle only just met emissions

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,391 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,519 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,210 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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WJ53 HYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJ53 HYV, 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 WJ53 HYV registered?

WJ53 HYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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