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WX53 EPP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,188 mi
Last recorded189,188 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 189,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 189,187 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 173,319 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly diffusing beam image.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 173,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly diffusing beam image.

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 158,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damadge too o/s off vec

o/s rear shock cover insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 158,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damadge too o/s off vec

front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake disc showing signs off over heating due too siezed brake pads

o/s rear shock cover insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2012 139,188 miles

evidence of fuel leak in engine bay

Fail 2 Nov 2012 139,152 miles

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

evidence of fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure/loose

Fail 24 Oct 2011 115,994 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure/loose

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,838 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 64,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front seatbelt sticking not affecking operation

offside front wiring cable adrift

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,867 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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WX53 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WX53 EPP, 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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WX53 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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