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WP03 VLM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 VLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2021 90,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,133 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty/deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,133 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty/deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,050 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 71,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,046 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,104 miles

nail in nearside rear 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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WP03 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP03 VLM, 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 WP03 VLM registered?

WP03 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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