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FY03 WTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,802 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,802 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,920 miles

advise both front tyres getting low on tread (185/60x14)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

couple of small cuts in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,651 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 WTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

FY03 WTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is FY03 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 WTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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