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WV53 YXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,919 mi
Last recorded161,919 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 161,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 130,212 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,371 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 115,140 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake disc and pads worn

emissions to c;lean to register

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,559 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)

both front tyres wearing oninner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,174 miles

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

all brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 37,740 miles

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

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

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

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 YXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

WV53 YXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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