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WA03 EPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 124,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2023 115,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 115,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 1.8mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.3mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.5mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,989 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible section broken minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe clamps corroded away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible section broken minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe clamps corroded away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,470 miles

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,691 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,573 miles

engine warning light on

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,754 miles

Both F Tyres v low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,438 miles

F Tyres geting low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,380 miles

F Tyres low from edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,365 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 65,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,746 miles

brake pads slighty low

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 EPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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