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WR53 LJK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake hose not located correctly due to damage, however brake hose secured and not leaking at this time

Nearside Rear door intermittently faulty during operation, indicating adjustment or repair, still able to open the door at this time

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just within minimum requirements (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the vehicle systems

Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake hose not located correctly due to damage, however brake hose secured and not leaking at this time

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just within minimum requirements (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the vehicle systems

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both n/s & o/s/f beam image slight deteriorating

both n/s & o/s/f brakes slight binding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear xhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,560 miles

Front wheels have slight restricted movement not considered excessive

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake pipe not located properly but not leaking

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

both front seat belts slow to retract.

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,560 miles

Front wheels have slight restricted movement not considered excessive

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake pipe not located properly but not leaking

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract.

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract.

exhaust back box corroded

offside front, nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings not checked for roughness during rotation due to restricted free movement

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,832 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,241 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler flap not closing securly/cable dislodged.cyls 1 & 3 coil packs fell apart upon removal.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,648 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 LJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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