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WK53 ULU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ULU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,209 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,238 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,890 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 ULU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

WK53 ULU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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