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WA03 LTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 99,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 99,379 miles

Emissions not tested owing to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 94,615 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire strands showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 88,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,324 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,689 miles

E.M.L. light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,652 miles

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,994 miles

Handbrake travel at limit. Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded. Engine management light permanently on.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,994 miles

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

Handbrake travel at limit. Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded. Engine management light permanently on.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,464 miles

engine management light on.

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s cv boot leaking grease around large securing clip.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

engine management light on.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s cv boot leaking grease around large securing clip.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,566 miles

engine breather hose split+leaking.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,566 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine breather hose split+leaking.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,800 miles

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,614 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,939 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A smaller than.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/thin on edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,222 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 LTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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