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DX03 WVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,467 mi
Last recorded41,467 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle is rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Tie rod (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished & dust cover is adrift (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Tie rod (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

manufacturers covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,650 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,358 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield above rear exhaust box loose

inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,655 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield above rear exhaust box loose

inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition centre and rear boxes corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,155 miles

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

n/s rear silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,354 miles

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

rear number plate loose o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,821 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,276 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,417 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 WVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

DX03 WVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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