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WM03 HZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 HZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,747 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,339 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,680 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 81,644 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,914 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 80,914 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,136 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 79,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,802 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,802 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminated

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,301 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminating

Fail 29 Dec 2015 73,301 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminating

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,202 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,196 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,723 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,476 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,445 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,445 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,319 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,936 miles

near side front tyre cut nearly to cords

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 HZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZU, 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 WM03 HZU registered?

WM03 HZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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