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WR03 SYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 SYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,268 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 123,070 miles

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

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

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))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust rear

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,427 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to go out of shape

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 107,307 miles

Offside Front tyre tread very low on inner edge

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2017 107,307 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread very low on inner edge

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 102,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 101,441 miles

o/s head lamp poor pattern

Pass 12 May 2014 98,776 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/front tyre worn bald edge

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 94,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 94,995 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 88,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 May 2012 88,532 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2011 79,253 miles

tracking

Fail 12 May 2011 79,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tracking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,162 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to the outer side wall

N/S/R bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2009 60,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 60,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,122 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 SYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

WR03 SYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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