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WV53 JWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,314 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 141,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

boot lid inoperative from outside

handbrake travel high

n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 135,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

emmissions not tested

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 22 Jul 2017 121,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,172 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,172 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 131,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 96,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

some travel on handbrake

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,304 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,978 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,106 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,304 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 JWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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