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WX03 DZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,718 mi
Last recorded114,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 DZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,718 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking suspect wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested Due to leak from cylinder (3.7.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust badly corroded (7.1.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also age cracks in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,066 miles

Coolant leak No coolant in header tank ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in side walls

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak No coolant in header tank ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Fluid around brake back plate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in side walls

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,749 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,669 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,127 miles

hand brake traval ok at test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,563 miles

light stain on fuel tank

rear exhaust box rusty

travel on hand brake

Fail 27 Jun 2011 94,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

light stain on fuel tank

rear exhaust box rusty

travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2009 81,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 81,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,460 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 41,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DZY, 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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WX03 DZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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