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WL53 EPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,529 mi
Last recorded94,529 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2025 76,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 62,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,458 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,755 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle beam and mountings corroded

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both lower arms fouling the alloy mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights misty

rear axle ,shocks,springs rusty

underside rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2019 47,665 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both lower arms fouling the alloy mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights misty

rear axle ,shocks,springs rusty

underside rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 46,744 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ALSO PERISHED

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer side wall

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ALSO PERISHED

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer side wall

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,197 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,372 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 40,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,907 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,906 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,595 miles

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,025 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,718 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,021 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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WL53 EPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WL53 EPE, 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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WL53 EPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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