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WX53 ETJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,892 miles

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

Front front suspension components corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front front suspension components corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,902 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,298 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,250 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 ETJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WX53 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

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