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WX03 FVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 136,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,502 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 121,502 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,066 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber protector sleeve/foam adrift.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,892 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,498 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,630 miles

o/s/r foot and hand brake low reading's

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,329 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,545 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 FVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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