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WG03 XAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,286 miles

both headlamp lenses misted, slightly effecting beam images

Fail 4 Jun 2016 88,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lenses misted, slightly effecting beam images

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,244 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)

hand brake travel close to limit

Fail 28 May 2013 81,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 21 May 2012 78,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,046 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,369 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,692 miles

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

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,033 miles

plastic inner arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

plastic undertrays covering floor chassis

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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WG03 XAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG03 XAJ, 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 WG03 XAJ registered?

WG03 XAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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