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WK53 EET

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

258,123 mi
Last recorded258,123 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 EET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 258,123 miles

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

slight exhaust blow front

Fail 11 Dec 2020 258,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 3 Jun 2019 247,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both head lamps deteriorated, exhaust corroded, n/s/ sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 238,416 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake imbalance on limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 238,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 224,325 miles

Nearside Front inner steering joint slight play.

Nearside Front shock absorber damp.

Nearside Front side light dim.

Oil leak ()

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

centre exhaust sleeve. clamp missing.

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated.

front underside of vehicle contaminated by oil.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 224,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front inner steering joint slight play.

Nearside Front shock absorber damp.

Nearside Front side light dim.

Oil leak ()

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

centre exhaust sleeve. clamp missing.

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated.

front underside of vehicle contaminated by oil.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 212,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 212,594 miles

rear brake application uneven nearside rear brake hose previously clamped and has been left indented (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2015 200,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 186,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 173,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both number plates delaminating

both rear bumpstops broken

both rear shock shields inscure

both wipers smearing

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

nearside wash jet poor

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2012 150,024 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both number plates delaminating

both rear bumpstops broken

both rear shock shields inscure

both wipers smearing

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

nearside wash jet poor

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,373 miles

Both rear shock shrouds insecure

Front brake discs heavily lipped and pitted

General corrosion to all of the exhaust system

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Tailpipe corroded

Unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 105,895 miles

wishbone bushes showing wear

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 81,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,028 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 EET is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EET, 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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WK53 EET is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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