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MW03 UOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,305 miles

Both the rear tyre treads are becoming perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

The rear silencer outer casing is corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both the rear tyre treads are becoming perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

The rear silencer outer casing is corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,580 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front fog light unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

The rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,580 miles

Nearside front fog light unit damaged

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

The rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damaged all around car

damaged to n/s sill

damaged to rear n/s lamp and bumper

n/s front lower driving / fog lamp is insecure

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,350 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s sill

damaged to rear n/s lamp and bumper

n/s front lower driving / fog lamp is insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general body damage

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight damage to all road wheels

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,294 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general body damage

handbrake travel becoming excessive

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight damage to all road wheels

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside wheel covers missing

nearside offside handbrake effort poor

offside door mirror and glass damaged

slight perishing front nearside offside tyre treads

Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside wheel covers missing

nearside offside handbrake effort poor

offside door mirror and glass damaged

slight perishing front nearside offside tyre treads

wiper blades worn and splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,319 miles

Fuel filter body is becoming corroded and has a slight damp patch

Parking brake action is becoming rough

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

Slight binding in the rear offside brake

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,823 miles

both front rear wishbone bushs spliting

both rear tyres close to limit

rear no plate deterateing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perrish.

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish.

offside rear tyre starting to perrish.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perrish.

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish.

offside rear tyre starting to perrish.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

third brake light partialy inop.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,732 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 UOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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