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WV53 FDK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge 0mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Inner edge 0 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge 0mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Inner edge 0 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,752 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp plastic lens deteriorated & 'fogged' (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp plastic lens deteriorated & 'fogged' (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,486 miles

Drivers door electric window control switches inoperative.

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,333 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,295 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,972 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,531 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,834 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

WV53 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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