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WA03 EEW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 EEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,962 miles

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

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,955 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 70,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,066 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,949 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

NUMBER PLATES DISFIGURING

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,961 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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WA03 EEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA03 EEW, 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 WA03 EEW registered?

WA03 EEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is WA03 EEW safe to buy?

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