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OE03 WZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 127,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,728 miles

Both rear bump stops split away

Indicator and Hazard warning Audible tell-tale inop. Visual tell-tales still operating ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear bump stops split away

Indicator and Hazard warning Audible tell-tale inop. Visual tell-tales still operating ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,285 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,717 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,564 miles

Damage to the n/s/f outer wheel rim

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing weak

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WZB, 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 OE03 WZB registered?

OE03 WZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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