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WR53 DXK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2022 160,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer outer sill (hole) not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked not emitting any light

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,074 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 149,977 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 144,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slow to retract

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 137,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,746 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 121,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 114,561 miles

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

oil level very low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,797 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,316 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres smooth on edges

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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WR53 DXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 DXK, 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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WR53 DXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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