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WX53 ESY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ESY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seatbelt catch button sticking

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seatbelt catch button sticking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,608 miles

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

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre featherd on inner edge

tyres noisy when driven

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,977 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 79,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,418 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,628 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,300 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 ESY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WX53 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

WX53 ESY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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