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WA03 ESN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 ESN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,601 miles

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

Offside Rear perished and starting to crack

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear perished and starting to crack

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,822 miles

n/s/r tyre smooth on outer edge in raised tread section

Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,819 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/r tyre smooth on outer edge in raised tread section

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,075 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,548 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,564 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,352 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

O/S/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

WA03 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is WA03 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 ESN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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