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DA03 WYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,939 mi
Last recorded173,939 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 WYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 173,939 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Rear seat belts not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects

Reversing lamps inoperative, vehicle pre-dates 1st September 2009 legislation

Pass 12 Mar 2018 170,403 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 167,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 163,380 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

under covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 10 Dec 2015 163,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

under covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,950 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 155,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 151,734 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 135,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp aim on lower limits

Fail 29 Nov 2010 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front headlamp aim on lower limits

Fail 2 Dec 2009 118,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges and getting close to there limits

handbrake lever is starting to get high

nearside front suspension arm has some play in the forward bush

oil level is getting close to the minimum

rear axle main suspension bushes look like they are starting to split

very slight play to the offside front suspension arm forward bush

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,377 miles

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges and getting close to there limits

handbrake lever is starting to get high

nearside front suspension arm has some play in the forward bush

oil level is getting close to the minimum

rear axle main suspension bushes look like they are starting to split

very slight play to the offside front suspension arm forward bush

Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,502 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 11 Jul 2006 52,818 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 52,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DA03 WYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA03 WYL, 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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DA03 WYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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