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WD03 HKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 HKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 129,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 122,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 48,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight tarnished

hnad brake lever travelling high

Pass 20 May 2022 116,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Fail 20 May 2022 116,115 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 114,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 27 May 2020 107,489 miles

exhaust system corrosion

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,739 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,529 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,992 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,992 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,004 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,202 miles

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2008 48,199 miles

Nearside Front 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)

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,081 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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WD03 HKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD03 HKE, 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 WD03 HKE registered?

WD03 HKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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