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WK03 BKZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,870 mi
Last recorded179,870 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,870 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 179,870 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 174,913 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 174,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 162,926 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 148,923 miles

exhaust rear box corroding

underneath of vehicle covered by plastic

Fail 11 Mar 2014 148,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroding

underneath of vehicle covered by plastic

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,761 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 121,755 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,893 miles

nail in tyre

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 BKZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BKZ, 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 WK03 BKZ registered?

WK03 BKZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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