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FY03 WTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,035 mi
Last recorded127,035 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,604 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 82,930 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 82,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 76,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv n/s rear tyre side wall

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

adv n/s rear tyre side wall

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boot ins

adv rear exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boot ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,798 miles

adv horn

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boot ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,911 miles

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

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

adv rear exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2012 72,911 miles

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

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

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

adv rear exhaust

Pass 4 May 2011 71,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,264 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,722 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 WTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FY03 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

FY03 WTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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