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FW03 ARZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW03 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,506 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,353 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,789 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone rear bushes slight worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,167 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,167 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,259 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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FW03 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FW03 ARZ, 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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FW03 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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