CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ53 LFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,135 mi
Last recorded21,135 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,135 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,134 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,479 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,303 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted

off side and near side headlamp lenses very cloudy

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,148 miles

advise park brake adjustment

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 13,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise park brake adjustment

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,014 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 13,011 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

one horn push not working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,735 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,112 miles

front and rear tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,753 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 8,753 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,271 miles

plastic undertrays covering floor chassis

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ53 LFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ53 LFK?

You can check the full history of WJ53 LFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ53 LFK registered?

WJ53 LFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is WJ53 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 LFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ53 LFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ53 LFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.