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WA03 KWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 KWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail the the tread.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 125,611 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail/screw in tyre

Nearside Rear nail/screw in tyre

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,220 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2015 125,220 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,145 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,390 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 9 Apr 2013 116,390 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in near side front side wall not showing canvas

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,383 miles

advise near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,389 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 KWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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