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DN03 WPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,154 mi
Last recorded54,154 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 WPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

hand brake is high travel

head light aims are poor

rear axle is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,802 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front wiper poor

hand brake high treavel

Fail 5 Nov 2020 48,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front wiper poor

hand brake high treavel

Pass 2 May 2019 44,936 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advsive under trays fitted

both rear s/absorber cover loose

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 44,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advsive under trays fitted

both rear s/absorber cover loose

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,326 miles

exhaust system poor in places

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system poor in places

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 4 May 2017 36,513 miles

Central Exhaust clamp has snapped

Exhaust system is rusting

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

Fail 2 May 2017 36,510 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Central Exhaust clamp has snapped

Exhaust system is rusting

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2013 27,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,793 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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DN03 WPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN03 WPX, 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 DN03 WPX registered?

DN03 WPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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