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WJ52 TMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 TMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 115,506 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat back loose

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,726 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 105,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,970 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 94,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,461 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,795 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,745 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,636 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,589 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,919 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,212 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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WJ52 TMY 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 62.5%.

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 WJ52 TMY, 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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WJ52 TMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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