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WX53 VYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,282 mi
Last recorded132,282 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 132,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 128,109 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

both side rear tyre has crock on the edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 128,109 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both side rear tyre has crock on the edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber outter cover insecure

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

Fail 25 Sep 2013 118,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber outter cover insecure

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer skin slight deterioration

Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

childseat fitted to o/s/r not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 114,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 105,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 68,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,762 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 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

WX53 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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