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MW03 UOM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,735 mi
Last recorded205,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 UOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 205,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 199,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 199,077 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 192,073 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 186,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 177,975 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

h/lt covers in poor condition

rear brake backplates corroded

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

rear suspension noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2018 177,973 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

h/lt covers in poor condition

rear brake backplates corroded

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

rear suspension noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2017 172,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front coil springscorroded

n/s/f w/brg very slightly rough

play i9n s/rack ends

rear brake backplates corroded

rear discs corroded

rear s/abs dust covers adrift

Fail 8 Aug 2017 172,064 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front coil springscorroded

n/s/f w/brg very slightly rough

play i9n s/rack ends

rear brake backplates corroded

rear discs corroded

rear s/abs dust covers adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2016 165,484 miles

Front front springs corroded

Rear shockers dust cover adrift

Fail 8 Aug 2016 165,484 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front front springs corroded

Rear shockers dust cover adrift

Pass 12 Aug 2015 158,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlamps dull

Fail 5 Aug 2014 149,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer skin corroded

front headlamps dull

Pass 6 Aug 2013 141,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both h/lt lens covers in poor condition

o/s w/wiper rubber torn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear s/abs [dust covers broken]

Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

h/brake reading down slightly on n/s

n/s wiper rubber split

rear exhaust poor

rear s/abs [dust covers broken]

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,432 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear pads + discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 106,810 miles

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

both front tyres showing wear

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,101 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 8 Aug 2009 93,058 miles

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

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

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

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

excess travel in hand brake

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,157 miles

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

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

advise tracking possibly out

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,746 miles

advise o/s/f brake pads low

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 UOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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