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VO03 MWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 MWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 177,134 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded but not leaking gasses.

long travel at h/brake.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 171,120 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and long travel at lever. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 13 Apr 2023 167,835 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 167,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bushes. offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 154,382 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,982 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,821 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s handbrake efficiency only just met.

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded through first skin

Fail 11 Jul 2018 11,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded through first skin

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,918 miles

all brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,731 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,727 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,990 miles

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

advise rear brake discs corroded+worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front+rear discs corroded+scored

Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,246 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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VO03 MWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO03 MWJ, 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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VO03 MWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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