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WX53 VJO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,752 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,029 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 38,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,264 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 24,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 6,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 3,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 2,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 2,074 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 VJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

WX53 VJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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