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WX03 FYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 133,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,476 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 119,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting corroded and poor on inner faces.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside rear brake disc getting corrode and worn...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Adv rear exhaust box getting corroded on outer skin......

Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL lamp showing fault on dash.......... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps poor light output /no beam image.......... (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Impact damage to front plate....... (0.1 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover split........ (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside rear shock absorber serious fluid leak and no damping......... (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting corroded and poor on inner faces.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside rear brake disc getting corrode and worn...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Adv rear exhaust box getting corroded on outer skin......

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 109,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Showing fault on dash..... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps poor beam pattern/ image......... (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front plate impact damaged....... (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Badly worn....... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear seat belt is slow to retract.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 94,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear seat belt is slow to retract.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,572 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Both headlamp outer covers are deteriorated.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Rear tyres slightly distorted.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,816 miles

rear box outer skin

Fail 28 May 2014 71,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear box outer skin

Pass 16 May 2013 60,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,310 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,886 miles

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,259 miles

front brake discs lipped and starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,654 miles

Some damage to sidewall of N/S/F/tyre.

Pass 5 May 2006 18,629 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 FYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYD, 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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WX03 FYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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