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WJ53 PVV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,361 mi
Last recorded66,361 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,361 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer has minor leak of gases

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 24 Aug 2021 58,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & centre chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 52,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & centre chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,803 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,256 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 34,150 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,145 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,525 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 18,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,271 miles

1 nearside rear tyre perished

2 rear number plate perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,832 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes wearing

center and rear exhaust corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2009 12,832 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes wearing

center and rear exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,934 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 PVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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