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WA03 EPN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,446 mi
Last recorded164,446 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 164,446 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 148,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 136,795 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 131,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 131,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,473 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,377 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust rusty but not holed

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to separate

Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rusty but not holed

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to separate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,715 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front wiper blades split

slight blow from centre exhaust section

stone chip in swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,308 miles

front brake disc rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,972 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 WA03 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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