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MW03 EMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rears ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rears ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,047 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,712 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,022 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,305 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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MW03 EMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EMK, 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 MW03 EMK registered?

MW03 EMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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