SKODA FABIA WJ53PVY has 31 MOTs

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This 2003 SKODA FABIA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 212,154 miles 10 months ago on Monday 7th July 2025 at 13:33.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 6th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

WJ53PVY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JULY 2026212,154 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 2025212,024 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JULY 20244TH JULY 2025203,913 MI
FAILED24TH JUNE 2024203,838 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202326TH JUNE 2024195,511 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Switch Does Not Immediately Illuminate All Dipped Beam Headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED15TH JUNE 2023195,393 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Switch Does Not Immediately Illuminate All Dipped Beam Headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED20TH JUNE 202219TH JUNE 2023187,351 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 2022187,202 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202118TH JUNE 2022178,801 MI
FAILED10TH JUNE 2021178,647 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202018TH JUNE 2021170,744 MI
FAILED15TH JUNE 2020170,061 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Excessively Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. DANGEROUS - Central Integral Body Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering At Parkbrake Lever (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED19TH JUNE 201918TH DECEMBER 2020161,112 MI
FAILED12TH JUNE 2019161,085 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Abnormal Movement Of Levers Indicating Excessive Wear Or Maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201814TH JUNE 2019151,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201714TH JUNE 2018141,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED25TH MAY 2017140,869 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201611TH JUNE 2017130,280 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 201511TH JUNE 2016117,553 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 2015117,325 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201411TH JUNE 2015104,052 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2014103,897 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201311TH JUNE 201494,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED3RD JUNE 201394,026 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201214TH APRIL 201387,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Tail Box Corroded
PASSED12TH APRIL 201114TH APRIL 201268,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
PASSED15TH APRIL 201014TH APRIL 201154,098 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 201054,097 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 200831ST OCTOBER 200927,232 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 200731ST OCTOBER 200818,482 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 200631ST OCTOBER 200716,037 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ53PVY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

WJ53PVY MOT Comments

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WJ53PVY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 212,154 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,643 miles

WJ53PVY FAQs

This Skoda Fabia with registration WJ53PVY was manufactured on Wednesday 3rd September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 212,154 miles, so this Skoda has travelled an average of 9,643 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Skoda Fabia beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ53PVY has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Skoda Fabia has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 33 Major, 5 Dangerous and 17 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Skoda Fabia is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does WJ53PVY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WJ53PVY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ53PVY Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WJ53PVY does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ53PVY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ53PVY will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ53PVY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ53PVY will expire in 2 months on Monday 6th July 2026. Read more

When did WJ53PVY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ53PVY was on Monday 7th July 2025 at 13:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ53PVY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WJ53PVY we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ53PVY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WJ53PVY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ53PVY?

WJ53PVY is registered as a 2003 Skoda Fabia. Read more

How many miles has WJ53PVY done?

The odometer reading for WJ53PVY at the last MOT in July 2025 was 212,154 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,643 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ53PVY?

The vehicle WJ53PVY was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 3rd September 2003. Read more

What colour is WJ53PVY?

The official colour of WJ53PVY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WJ53PVY have?

WJ53PVY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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