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WN53 WCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 WCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,442 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 137,442 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 132,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,539 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,045 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,830 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.Beam patterns just visible.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 111,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.Beam patterns just visible.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,936 miles

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

NSF inner CV boot deteriorated.

OSR tyre perished and tread low at inner shoulder.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 100,936 miles

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

NSF inner CV boot deteriorated.

OSR tyre perished and tread low at inner shoulder.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,405 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 WCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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