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WA03 SWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 107,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 99,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 93,298 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,832 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 89,828 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 85,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2015 80,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2013 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 64,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 64,078 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 58,393 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lens starting to deteriorate effecting beam image

some wear/corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2010 52,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 45,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 32,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,831 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

WA03 SWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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