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WA03 LSL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,337 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

some fluctuations in rear brake test readings.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

some fluctuations in front brake test readings.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,492 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

some fluctuations in front brake test readings.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,130 miles

brake pads wearing thin.

handbrake only just meets test requirements.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,693 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,693 miles

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)

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

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicators in tread centre.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,617 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,012 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 43,012 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,820 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,581 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,581 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,672 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/f brake disc heavily rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,413 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,605 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 LSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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