MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover and undershields obscuring some testable items
rear exhaust outer skin rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover and undershields obscuring some testable items
rear exhaust outer skin rusty
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust deteriorating
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust deteriorating
both rear shock covers insecure
centre silencer rusty/flaky
radiator damp at bottom
rear silencer rusty/flaky
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock covers insecure
centre silencer rusty/flaky
mill light on
radiator damp at bottom
rear silencer rusty/flaky
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres inner edges getting close to limit
n/s and o/s rear shock/absorber dust covers insecure
o/s front outer pads 3mm
rear silencer rusty/flaky
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres inner edges getting close to limit
n/s and o/s rear shock/absorber dust covers insecure
o/s front outer pads 3mm
rear silencer rusty/flaky
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both o/s n/s rear shock absorber dust shields insecure
n/s rear silencer flaky/rusty
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mill light on
n/s rear shock dust cover loose
o/s rear shock dust shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mill light on
n/s rear shock dust cover loose
o/s rear shock dust shield loose
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
mill light on
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
mill light on
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV53 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WV53 BKJ, 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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WV53 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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