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WX53 ERK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,144 mi
Last recorded36,144 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ERK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,753 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,736 miles

front brake discs heavily surface corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,547 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,336 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,840 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 3,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished 185/60/14

coolant warning lamp on dash

front brake discs surface corrosion

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 ERK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX53 ERK, 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 WX53 ERK registered?

WX53 ERK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WX53 ERK safe to buy?

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