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WA03 FKC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,145 mi
Last recorded162,145 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 162,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,511 miles

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

both rear shock protection covers broken

Fail 8 Mar 2021 150,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear shock protection covers broken

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,209 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2020 143,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,092 miles

parking brake lever travel, advise adjustment.

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear service (foot) brake is slightly lazy in operation.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear service (foot) brake is slightly lazy in operation.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,959 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,870 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,870 miles

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

outer skin on rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,507 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,507 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,092 miles

Ehaust rear silencer deterdrated

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Ehaust rear silencer deterdrated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,603 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,484 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 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

WA03 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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