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WU03 FLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,610 mi
Last recorded47,610 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 46,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 44,266 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,664 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,242 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 43,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,294 miles

rear silencer corroded-no leaks.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,149 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,149 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,127 miles

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

rear silencer corroded-no leaks.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,211 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,085 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,680 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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WU03 FLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU03 FLJ, 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 WU03 FLJ registered?

WU03 FLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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