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MW03 GHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,547 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,547 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,194 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2016 82,342 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both rear wishbone bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 82,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both rear wishbone bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ns / osr shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,645 miles

ns / osr shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,906 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,217 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,217 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,961 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 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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