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FY03 WHS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WHS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wishbone corroding

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wishbone corroding

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

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,804 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 64,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,957 miles

all rear seats folded being used as a van

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,306 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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FY03 WHS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY03 WHS, 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 FY03 WHS registered?

FY03 WHS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FY03 WHS safe to buy?

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