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WK53 HVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,968 mi
Last recorded155,968 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 155,968 miles

Offside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 155,968 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 141,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 126,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 126,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,477 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,477 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low and slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

body damage n/s/r 1/4

rear doors not always open but close securely (inner trims are removed)

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

rear seats folded but belts checked

Fail 25 Jun 2016 106,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,224 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 93,182 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,257 miles

screw in tyre nearside rear

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 31,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,295 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 HVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WK53 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

WK53 HVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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