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WL53 HGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 121,575 miles

it passed the rear brakes but there is lots of travel on the handbrake lever

Fail 26 Apr 2024 121,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke/ car could do with a full service (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

it passed the rear brakes but there is lots of travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,334 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 113,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark rear wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint by rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,290 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 105,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,582 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,860 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 86,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn below limited (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 77,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,865 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,056 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,418 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 HGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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