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WN53 LHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,347 mi
Last recorded99,347 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,347 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,579 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,665 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 94,665 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,689 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 92,689 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps (1.8.A.1b)

EML illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges quite badly 165 70 14

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,153 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,172 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,814 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2009 38,698 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 29,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,352 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 LHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHZ, 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 WN53 LHZ registered?

WN53 LHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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