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WV53 FCU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,208 miles

car body panel damaged all round

chunk missing n/s/f outer sidewall

n/s/f mirror loose

rear number plate faded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

car body panel damaged all round

chunk missing n/s/f outer sidewall

n/s/f mirror loose

rear number plate faded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

some damage to both nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,882 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,651 miles

Front wipers split on the ends and noisy

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp lens cloudy

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2017 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers split on the ends and noisy

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

glow plug light flashing

nearside headlamp lens cloudy

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 38,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,044 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,899 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,225 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 14,572 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,804 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 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

WV53 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is WV53 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FCU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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