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WL53 EZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,189 mi
Last recorded199,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 199,189 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 191,499 miles

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand,further investigation recommended.

rear direction indicator bulbs fading

Fail 20 Oct 2016 191,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand,further investigation recommended.

rear direction indicator bulbs fading

Pass 13 Nov 2015 183,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 183,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 172,760 miles

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

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

Slight drag o/side front and n/side rear brakes.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 172,760 miles

Slight drag o/side front and n/side rear brakes.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 160,076 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 160,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 146,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 130,584 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 130,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyres splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,472 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALL

Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,219 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALL

Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 59,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 EZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL53 EZO, 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 WL53 EZO registered?

WL53 EZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WL53 EZO safe to buy?

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