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WR53 RHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 RHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,725 miles

discs slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel ,and only just meets performance .

steering rack borderline worn,exhaust as been modified and cat has been fitted prior to test,

windsrceen has crack but does not obscure drivers view

Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,997 miles

slight play in steering both sides .slight play in both front hub bearings.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 123,997 miles

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

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

slight play in steering both sides .slight play in both front hub bearings.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,677 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 42,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,635 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn below limit

Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,407 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,170 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 RHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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