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WJ53 HYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 95,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,716 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 72,715 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,218 miles

childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,660 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,780 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,780 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,448 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,447 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,642 miles

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

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,736 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 HYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

WJ53 HYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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