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WK03 BKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,066 mi
Last recorded145,066 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 145,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 134,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,161 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,006 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,202 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 124,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,541 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Feb 2020 121,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,563 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,403 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,576 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,225 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,788 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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WK03 BKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WK03 BKN, 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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WK03 BKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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