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WK03 FUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,457 mi
Last recorded149,457 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 136,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 123,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 103,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,800 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,798 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 29,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perishede

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perishede

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,190 miles

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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 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

WK03 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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