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FY03 WJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,751 miles

brake pipe unions corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,751 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake pipe unions corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,701 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,792 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside undertray in centre of vehicle cracked

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,722 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both aims blurred (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside undertray in centre of vehicle cracked

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,178 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing more on inner edge

backbox outer skin deteoriated

handbrake close to no reserve travel (needs adjusting)

slight oil leak sump

under panel O/S/R cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,524 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe rusty

o/s/r body floor pan trim damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe rusty

o/s/r body floor pan trim damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 106,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,192 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 98,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,966 miles

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

Front wipers not 100%

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,873 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

Front wipers not 100%

Hand brake lever travel high (req`s adj.)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,025 miles

N/S wiper not 100%

Parking brake lever travel high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,025 miles

N/S wiper not 100%

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever travel high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,484 miles

The near side front tyre is wearing around the outer edge of the tread.

The rear silencer is in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,132 miles

Rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,958 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,843 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 WJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FY03 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

FY03 WJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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