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WV53 JUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,594 mi
Last recorded221,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 221,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 204,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 184,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 165,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 143,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,248 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,247 miles

Front Braking system leaking servo hose near inlet manifold (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,505 miles

Central brake light disconnected

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

two screws in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,925 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,006 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,006 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,226 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,226 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,798 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,903 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 JUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

WV53 JUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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