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WJ53 PVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,854 mi
Last recorded122,854 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,292 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,292 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,455 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,455 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 105,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,173 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge badly and reqs tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,065 miles

front brake pads half worn

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,922 miles

front lamp patterns just visable-polish lenses

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,922 miles

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

front lamp patterns just visable-polish lenses

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,063 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,551 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 37,639 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,018 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 PVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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