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DX03 WVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,001 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer corroded

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres split and perished both

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,014 miles

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear tyres splitting on shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,701 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,601 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,457 miles

Under floor cover fitted by factory (Normal)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,816 miles

large undershield manifacture fit.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,478 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 28,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,303 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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DX03 WVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DX03 WVY, 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 DX03 WVY registered?

DX03 WVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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