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WJ53 PVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,736 miles

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

front plate damaged

n/s rear outer door handle missing but door can be opened from outside with a struggle

o/s front door check strap loose

o/s rear tyre inner wall perishing

odd wheels on front axle

oil leak

outer skin rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2021 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow in returning (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front plate damaged

n/s rear outer door handle missing but door can be opened from outside with a struggle

o/s front door check strap loose

o/s rear tyre inner wall perishing

odd wheels on front axle

oil leak

outer skin rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,095 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle missing but still able to open door from outside

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of all components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer door handle missing but still able to open door from outside

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of all components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,289 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,302 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 36,243 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both wishbone rear bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,461 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

off side front washer jet damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

off side front washer jet damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,972 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,478 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 PVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

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