CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR53 LHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 112,550 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,544 miles

Central Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,518 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake balance borderline

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,828 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,755 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly fluffed

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,028 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR53 LHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR53 LHY?

You can check the full history of WR53 LHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR53 LHY registered?

WR53 LHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is WR53 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 LHY shows 14 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 LHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR53 LHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.