MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant dripping from engine
engine oil leaks
engine oil level low
engine rattleing from aux belt area
exhaust corroded
front exhaust flexi slight damage to webbing
front suspension lower arm rear bushes slight perrishing
n/s/f tyre tread low wearing on inner and outer edges of tyre
o/s/f tyre tread low wearing inner and outer edges
various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels
wipers smearing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant dripping from engine
engine oil leaks
engine oil level low
engine slight noise auxilary belt area
exhaust corroded
front exhaust flexi slight damage to webbing
front suspension lower arm rear bushes slight perrishing
n/s/f tyre tread low wearing on inner and outer edges of tyre
o/s/f tyre tread low wearing inner and outer edges
various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
emissions not tested due to engine noise.
engine oil level low.
front wishbone rear bushes slightly displaced.
o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease.
parkbrake travel high.
slight play in steering rack knuckles.
slight smear from wipers.
surface corrosion to brake pipes.
wheel trims damaged.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
emissions not tested due to engine noise.
engine oil level low.
front wishbone rear bushes slightly displaced.
o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease.
parkbrake travel high.
slight play in steering rack knuckles.
slight smear from wipers.
surface corrosion to brake pipes.
wheel trims damaged.
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
slight smear to wipers
wheel trims damaged
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 VXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VU03 VXW, 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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VU03 VXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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