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WL03 OBT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OBT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,157 miles

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

nearside handbrake pivot not returning all the way

Fail 12 Oct 2018 82,155 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

nearside handbrake pivot not returning all the way

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,304 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight brake bind osr wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,275 miles

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

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

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

front wiper ends split

rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,377 miles

n/s/r wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,118 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,649 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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WL03 OBT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 WL03 OBT, 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 WL03 OBT registered?

WL03 OBT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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