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WA03 KWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,724 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2025 109,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,474 miles

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

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

Unable in carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Unable in carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 98,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,792 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,682 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2021 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,696 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect rear seat belts, item(s) in back of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2020 91,696 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Unable to inspect rear seat belts, item(s) in back of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2019 88,164 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seat belts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2019 88,164 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seat belts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 85,240 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.5mm, tyre worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 85,240 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.5mm, tyre worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2017 82,119 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2017 82,118 miles

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

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to carry out inspection of rear seatbelts, item(s) in rear of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2016 78,768 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly distorted

Engine management light on

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out check of rear seatbelts, item(s) on rear seats

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing forward (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly distorted

Engine management light on

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out check of rear seatbelts, item(s) on rear seats

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,364 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 75,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,884 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside front door check strap missing

offside mirror casing broken

park brake efficiency 18%

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,884 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior mirror missing

nearside front door check strap missing

offside mirror casing broken

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,865 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 27 Mar 2009 24,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,948 miles

Screw in n/s rear tyre

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

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 KWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

WA03 KWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WA03 KWN shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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