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WA03 KWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,716 mi
Last recorded110,716 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 KWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,925 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,263 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,263 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,469 miles

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

minor corrosion on rear brake discs.

rear silencer corroded (not leaking)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

minor corrosion on rear brake discs.

rear silencer corroded (not leaking)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,860 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 67,860 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,967 miles

rear silencer corroded

top edge of front suspension lower arm bushes split....(rear bushes)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,603 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 KWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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