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WP53 KUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,549 mi
Last recorded81,549 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 KUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 75,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 65,185 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,177 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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 40,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,577 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex. (7.1.2)

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Pass 20 May 2016 35,375 miles

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 33,466 miles

Bothside front both brakediscs pitted

Fail 13 May 2015 33,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Bothside front both brakediscs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,174 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,189 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,618 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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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WP53 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WP53 KUU, 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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WP53 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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