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FY03 WUE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,580 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 84,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 79,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,295 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on tread shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on tread shoulder

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on tread shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on tread shoulder

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,595 miles

Exhaust from front to back corroded

Front Both sides brake hoses perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe exhaust slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides bump stops deteriorated

slight coolant leak from left bottom corner

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsr bumpstop broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 63,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsr bumpstop broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

signs of coolant leak from bottom hose on radiator

Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

signs of coolant leak from bottom hose on radiator

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,274 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,100 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,332 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,748 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,803 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,340 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 WUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WUE, 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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FY03 WUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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