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WA03 FEP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,184 mi
Last recorded89,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,014 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi joint outer braiding deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished/shock absorber plastic sleeve insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Reflective glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Scrubbed edge and soft ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Outer edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust flexi joint outer braiding deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished/shock absorber plastic sleeve insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Reflective glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Scrubbed edge and soft ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi braiding splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,687 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi braiding splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,638 miles

Middle seatbelt stiff but operattional

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 36,812 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

unrepairable puncture nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear very slight lump on tyre - may be construction mark

Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2014 26,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,769 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,296 miles

Small cut on nearside front sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,145 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 FEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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