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WX53 VKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,853 mi
Last recorded208,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 208,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin about 1.6mm from rivet heads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

floor covers fitted

park brake travel high but still has reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2018 208,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 207,659 miles

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

floor covers fitted

n/s park brake and service brake a little slower to apply but not yet to fail criteria

n/s/r tyre at 2mm and o/s/f tyre at 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 205,111 miles

Covers fitted to underbody concealing some testable items

Headlights have bloom on lens.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 205,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted to underbody concealing some testable items

Headlights have bloom on lens.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 189,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust siliencer box deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated;offside split

Fail 13 Jul 2015 189,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

rear exhaust siliencer box deteriorated

spare tyre lacking tread

windscreen wipers deteriorated;offside split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 170,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 170,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 151,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 151,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 129,765 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 107,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,379 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 72,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 72,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,834 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 VKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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