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WA03 SHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,574 mi
Last recorded28,574 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 SHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 28,574 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 28,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,369 miles

all brakes corroded and require servicing

all suspension and steering surface corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2018 26,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brakes corroded and require servicing

all suspension and steering surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 18,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,105 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 12,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 6,313 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 SHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

WA03 SHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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