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WV53 FCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 131,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,587 miles

both front tyres worn away on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,472 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,614 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,845 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

rear service brake readings low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,319 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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WV53 FCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WV53 FCO, 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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What year was WV53 FCO registered?

WV53 FCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 FCO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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