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WR03 SYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 SYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 82,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 82,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,911 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,815 miles

rear discs corroding

underneath covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2022 67,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear discs corroding

underneath covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,174 miles

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,816 miles

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 62,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear silencer det

underneath covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,486 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,615 miles

Engine management light on.

First fast idle failed, poss further attention required.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

Wiper blade condition starting to split

Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

Wiper blade condition starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,381 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,500 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp lenses faided

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,383 miles

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

o/s/f strut "misting".

Fail 23 Aug 2012 45,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine management light on.

engine oil on dipstick low,sump bung leaking oil.

excessive corrosion rear silencer.

o/s.f strut "misting".

signs of leaks on exhaust system.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,470 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 SYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

WR03 SYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 SYW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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