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WX03 FYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,144 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder burst? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,601 miles

Front brake discs corroded-poor condition

Front flex joint deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,601 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded-poor condition

Front flex joint deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,449 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,730 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,914 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel to max

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel to max

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,544 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 FYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

WX03 FYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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