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WN53 WCT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 WCT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,433 miles

Boot lid can only be opened from inside the vehicle

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid can only be opened from inside the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several small leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system back box is corroded/deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring is split/torn! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several small leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system back box is corroded/deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several small oil leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are wearing unevenly on outer edges! tyre pressures found to be low...now corrected.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several small oil leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are wearing unevenly on outer edges! tyre pressures found to be low...now corrected.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,327 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 858,730 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,666 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,873 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,903 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroding.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,121 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,121 miles

Intermittant fault with offside rear door central locking.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,121 miles

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

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)

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 26,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,880 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 15,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WCT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WN53 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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