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WR03 SSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,704 mi
Last recorded82,704 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 SSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,704 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,690 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,143 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear silencer and centre section corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2017 49,602 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part clip missing hitting wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear silencer and centre section corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,508 miles

centre exhast clamp is rusty

front brake pads are worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,601 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 26,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,032 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,632 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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WR03 SSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WR03 SSU, 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 WR03 SSU registered?

WR03 SSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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