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WA03 LSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 85,140 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak Underside of engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,541 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,541 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,788 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,552 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,068 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,228 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

NO PLATES DELAMINATING

STONE CHIP WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,401 miles

front & rear no plates delaminating

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,916 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,916 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,772 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,951 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

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 LSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

WA03 LSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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