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WM03 BHP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,876 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft very noisey possible cv joint ??

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner ege

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlights faded beam output dim

Fail 19 Nov 2018 136,875 miles

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

Emissions not tested rear exhaust silencer corrodeing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft very noisey possible cv joint ??

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner ege

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlights faded beam output dim

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

parking brake has long travel

Fail 9 Oct 2017 126,480 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

parking brake has long travel

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,636 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS NOT SECURE

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 116,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS NOT SECURE

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,280 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,323 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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WM03 BHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 WM03 BHP, 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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WM03 BHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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