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WX03 FXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,104 mi
Last recorded116,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 116,104 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust on both front suspension wishbones

Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,115 miles

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

surface rust on front suspension arms

Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,960 miles

Front suspension legs & lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 110,960 miles

Front suspension legs & lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 107,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,856 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,856 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,390 miles

engine covers fitted

rear axle is corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

rear axle is corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,578 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,177 miles

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,453 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,453 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

WX03 FXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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