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WA03 FDF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

62,846 mi
Last recorded62,846 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,417 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2023 60,355 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,703 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

both rear bump stops broken

engine light on

noise from water pump area

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded

both rear bump stops broken

engine light on

front brake pads low and discs worn

noise from water pump area

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses frosted giving poor patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked (not showing white light)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

drive belt perished

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,950 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens "frosted" giving poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine noise from chain area

Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,949 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens "frosted" giving poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine noise from chain area

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,886 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens "frosted" giving poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre + tyre wearing on edges ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine noise from chain area

Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,886 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens "frosted" giving poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre + tyre wearing on edges ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine noise from chain area

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,273 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

engine chain noise

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 26 Mar 2018 55,272 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

engine chain noise

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,538 miles

Offside Rear brakes lightly binding

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Rear brakes lightly binding

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,874 miles

Engine noise from timing chain area

Nearside Rear Under shield loose

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split (2.5.C.1a)

Poor headlamp images due to frosted lens

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,872 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Engine noise from timing chain area

Nearside Rear Under shield loose

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor headlamp images due to frosted lens

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,900 miles

E.M.L on, engine noise

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L on, engine noise

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noisey (rattle present)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine noisey (rattle present)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,490 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,326 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,326 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,917 miles

engine oil leak

noise from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,132 miles

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

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

rattle from engine,engine oil leak

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,485 miles

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

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

Offside front door mirror cover broken

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,892 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 FDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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