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WA03 EKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 EKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,515 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Power Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust Sleeve (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside & Nearside Front Headlamps (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Casing Corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pump body area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe fixing (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing a little corroded

Offside Front Lower rear bush

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,130 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 89,743 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 89,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre age related cracking

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre age related cracking

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,157 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 56,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,970 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,363 miles

both steering rack gaiters has slight misting of oil

n/s windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,656 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,655 miles

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

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

slight pitting on front brake discs face near edges

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,537 miles

plastic under trays covering floor/chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,637 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 EKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKY, 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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WA03 EKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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