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WX03 GUK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GUK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 140,673 miles

Emissions not tested Overheated before test could finish, CO & Lambda were outside limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror cap broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Window missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,299 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror cover slightly damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2019 120,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror cover slightly damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,529 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

air-con leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,571 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,027 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2012 58,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has a oil leak

exhaust tail box rusty

rear brake pads look low and discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs heavily corroded

rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn outer tread 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm outer tread.offside rear worn outer tread 2.0mm.

offside front brake disc pitted inner surface.

offside front wiper blade judders.

rear brake disc`s pitted surface edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front and rear brake disc`s pitted, surface edges..

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

offside front brake disc pitted, inner surface.

offside front wiper judders.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and rear brake disc`s pitted, surface edges..

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

offside front brake disc pitted, inner surface.

offside front wiper judders.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,535 miles

front tyres worn inner tread below 1.6mm.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,128 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 21,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn inner tread, no visible tread and nearside inner tread 2.0mm.

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 GUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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