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WX03 DZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 DZE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,368 miles

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

engine check lamp on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,937 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,551 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,460 miles

Front number plate damaged

O/S headlamp image poor

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,460 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

O/S headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,044 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake travel poor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,028 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 32,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 28,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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WX03 DZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WX03 DZE, 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 WX03 DZE registered?

WX03 DZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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