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WJ53 HZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,751 mi
Last recorded102,751 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 102,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 May 2017 102,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lenses slightly deterioated

engine management warning light on

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lenses slightly deterioated

engine management warning light on

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,767 miles

engine managment light on

rear washer inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,078 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR .OK AT MOT TEST

NS & OS FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIOATED OK AT MOT TEST

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,566 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,985 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,332 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,415 miles

NS washer jet too low on Screen

NSF rear wishbone bush split

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 HZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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