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MW03 EKX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

275,319 mi
Last recorded275,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 275,319 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm/beam bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays covering floor areas

Fail 22 Jul 2021 275,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm/beam bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays covering floor areas

Pass 4 Aug 2020 268,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 268,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure both rear seat back rest pivot bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear side light has same intensity as brake light

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2019 257,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 257,851 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 235,609 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 235,598 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (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 Rear light lense damaged

brake servo pipe split

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 219,433 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured left & right (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 219,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured left & right (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 198,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 198,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inside,tread stepped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

slight wear/movement to drivers seat

windscreen cracked to nearside lower corner area but not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Jun 2015 183,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

slight wear/movement to drivers seat

windscreen cracked to nearside lower corner area but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Jun 2014 162,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jun 2014 162,035 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 143,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 123,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 May 2009 75,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 75,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 64,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,230 miles

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

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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MW03 EKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 MW03 EKX, 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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MW03 EKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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