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WK53 ULO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ULO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 144,055 miles

Front fog lamp tell tale illuminated on dash when ignition on

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 143,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamp tell tale illuminated on dash when ignition on

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 133,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,637 miles

front brake fluctuation/imbalance 20%

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,219 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,781 miles

n/s/r tyre dry and cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre dry and cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,331 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 88,329 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,136 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,792 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,082 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 ULO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc 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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

WK53 ULO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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