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WR53 DXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,976 mi
Last recorded104,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 104,976 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 104,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,547 miles

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,559 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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WR53 DXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR53 DXZ, 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 WR53 DXZ registered?

WR53 DXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is WR53 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 DXZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR53 DXZ have outstanding finance?

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