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WX03 FWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,236 mi
Last recorded102,236 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,236 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle more than limit (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,455 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,692 miles

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

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

rear bumper cover damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 83,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear exhaust getting corroded.Heatshield insecure.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,031 miles

Rear exhaust getting corroded.Heatshield insecure.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,873 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,519 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,063 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 FWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

WX03 FWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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