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WA03 XUX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,698 miles

Emissions not tested too much smoke when accelerating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,034 miles

Nearside Front radiator cooling fan switch leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front radiator cooling fan switch leaking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front radiator cooling fan switch leaking

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front upper horn switches on steering wheel not working

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,754 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,665 miles

EML ON

Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,665 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,267 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 47,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,924 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,165 miles

All tyres perishing on side walls

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 16,137 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,137 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,519 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 XUX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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