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WV53 JWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,772 mi
Last recorded96,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,772 miles

EML on

both front tyres wearing on inner side

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,857 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 79,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 71,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe outer braiding broken

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe outer braiding broken

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)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,771 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,752 miles

o/s/f shock absorber a little damp

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,913 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Oct 2009 35,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,874 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 JWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JWA, 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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WV53 JWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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