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WV53 JVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,619 mi
Last recorded142,619 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 142,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2025 142,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,267 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,311 miles

engine mil light will probably come back on

Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction plugged in fault code cleared catlyist efficency below threshhold (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine mil light will probably come back on

Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever could have less travel

Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,806 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 131,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,576 miles

Reversing lights not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and center section (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

eml light on

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Fail 17 Aug 2017 129,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

eml light on

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,549 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,339 miles

eml light stays on

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,881 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,007 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,997 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2008 51,150 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,176 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 JVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

WV53 JVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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