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WR53 DYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,024 mi
Last recorded168,024 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,024 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2020 168,024 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2019 164,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 157,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 157,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,975 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are very worn.

Rear shock absorbers are weak

The exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,657 miles

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)

exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,630 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 133,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 124,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 114,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 100,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray fitted

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,472 miles

engine undertray fitted

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,235 miles

engine undertray fitted

front discs and pads under half worn

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,600 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 DYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR53 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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