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FJ03 WKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,054 miles

exhaust box very rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust box very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,504 miles

rear exhaust box rusting but still serviceable

Nearside Front Lower 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)

both rear brake discs rusting on outer edges

Fail 23 Feb 2012 46,504 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear brake discs rusting on outer edges

rear exhaust box rusting but still serviceable

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,235 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,672 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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FJ03 WKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 FJ03 WKV, 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 FJ03 WKV registered?

FJ03 WKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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