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OE03 WPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,392 mi
Last recorded158,392 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 158,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,032 miles

coolant weep on radiator fan switch

engine management light on

nearside front electric window not working

Fail 8 Aug 2017 140,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant weep on radiator fan switch

engine management light on

nearside front electric window not working

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged due to being run under inflated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars and very thin on the inside edge

offside front tyre very thin on the inside edge and approaching the wear bars

offside rear tyre punctured and thin on the inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,874 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,945 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,771 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear silencer.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,474 miles

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,864 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,611 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in tyre

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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OE03 WPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE03 WPL, 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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OE03 WPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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