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WX03 FPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,066 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,177 miles

Advise the nearside rear tyre side wall is worn possibly due to being run flat.

Advise the offside front tyre is worn on the edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 101,174 miles

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

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

Advise the nearside rear tyre side wall is worn possibly due to being run flat.

Advise the offside front tyre is worn on the edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,550 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,550 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,776 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,100 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,100 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,207 miles

plastic shields fitted underneath on floors unable to test, brake pipes ect.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

plastic shields fitted underneath on floors unable to test, brake pipes ect.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,929 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WX03 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

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

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