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WX03 FVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,256 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil low

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,986 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,768 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old (5002 date code)

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,312 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 30,245 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,571 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 24,568 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,052 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,054 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge ,suggest tracking required.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,939 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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WX03 FVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WX03 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

WX03 FVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 FVM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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