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WV53 JVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,575 mi
Last recorded117,575 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,575 miles

Front windscreen damaged cracked

Rear back box exhaust cassing corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,575 miles

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

Front windscreen damaged cracked

Rear back box exhaust cassing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 108,012 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Front windscreen damaged

exhaust back box casing corroded / flexy pipe worn

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,010 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,943 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Back box exhaust corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

front exhaust flexi and back box deteriorating

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

front exhaust flexi and back box deteriorating

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,066 miles

front no plate cracked

rear exhaused box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,490 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,811 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 JVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

WV53 JVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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