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MW03 GHB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,522 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,109 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 62,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,612 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2009 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewals

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,279 miles

advise n/s/r+o/s/r tyres age cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2007 18,279 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls deteriating cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,547 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 GHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MW03 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

MW03 GHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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