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YJ53 WDW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,342 mi
Last recorded151,342 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 WDW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,342 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear position lamp slight damage

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear lamps taped

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer ns weak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,868 miles

Both front wipers, slightly in drivers view when in rested position

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc outer surface badly pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,648 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,490 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,182 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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YJ53 WDW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ53 WDW, 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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YJ53 WDW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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