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WU03 FLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,738 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 125,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,196 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,324 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,814 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,782 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 82,782 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)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,353 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,808 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,808 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,879 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 14,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,201 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 FLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU03 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

WU03 FLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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