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WA03 WFR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 WFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 101,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,451 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,451 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre all starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre all starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2012 89,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust outer skin rusted

nearside front/nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wall damaged no cord/ply exposed

Fail 3 May 2012 89,674 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust outer skin rusted

nearside front/nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wall damaged no cord/ply exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drivers door mirror cracked

washer jet insert missing nearside front

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,315 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

washer jet insert missing nearside front

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,449 miles

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

drivers mirror slight damage

Fail 17 Jun 2010 74,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

drivers mirror slight damage

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,643 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour

Fail 23 Jun 2009 63,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear numberplate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,889 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,256 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

SPARE TYRE CORDS EXPOSED

Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

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 WFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

WA03 WFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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