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WK53 CLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 133,286 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,118 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,178 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,802 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,262 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,090 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,428 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,682 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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WK53 CLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK53 CLY, 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 WK53 CLY registered?

WK53 CLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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