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WA03 JRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,264 mi
Last recorded72,264 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 JRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,014 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 68,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Mil lamp illuminated.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,388 miles

EML Dash lamp illuminated

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,830 miles

EML dash lamp illuminated intermittent.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Steering dash lamp illuminated intermittent.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,002 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 53,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,268 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,266 miles

Brake hose leaking SERVO HOSE (3.6.A.1)

Engine warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,130 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 40,127 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,424 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted.

Both front tyre outer sidewalls perishing. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW TYRES.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked.

Handbrake may need adjustment soon.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE HEADLAMPS TO BE ATTENED TOO

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE TO BE REPLACED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

power steering warning light flicked on prior to test

slight pitting to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs pitting on inner faces

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,999 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,718 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,718 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on edges

parking brake travel near to limit adjustment required soon

power steering warning light on

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,291 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,435 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE RELACED SOON

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,138 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,925 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 15,924 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

two nails in nearside rear tyre

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 JRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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