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WK53 EFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,263 mi
Last recorded98,263 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 EFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,263 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,263 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack banjo nut area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

low washer light on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

low washer light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,183 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush oil on arm and bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear box for corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,183 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush oil on arm and bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear box for corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,974 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,757 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)

front tyre pressures low-corrected.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 24,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,623 miles

engine oil low-topped up to level .

Fail 4 Jan 2008 20,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil low-topped up to level .

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 EFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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