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WN53 LHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,376 mi
Last recorded163,376 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,376 miles

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

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 13 Oct 2023 148,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,538 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,068 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside track rod end ball joint boot slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,041 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,404 miles

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,549 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,838 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,597 miles

Exhaust tail box rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust tail box rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,344 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,163 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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WN53 LHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WN53 LHV, 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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WN53 LHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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