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WX03 GVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,709 mi
Last recorded184,709 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 184,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts. O/S/F On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket Corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting perished in tread area

Offside Front brake pads starting to get worn

Offside Front tyre perished in tread area (recommend attention)

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Rear brake discs getting deteriorated (recommend attention)

both rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 20 Mar 2020 182,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre getting perished in tread area

Offside Front brake pads starting to get worn

Offside Front tyre perished in tread area (recommend attention)

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Rear brake discs getting deteriorated (recommend attention)

both rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,506 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 177,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad starting to get worn

Rear brake discs rusty

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 173,390 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)

both front tyres worn on edges (recommend immediate attention)

both rear axle bushes getting worn

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 173,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges (recommend immediate attention)

both rear axle bushes getting worn

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,706 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 4 Apr 2016 159,609 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,487 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 133,911 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,055 miles

both front headlamps getting detreriorated

both front indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust backbox outer skin rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps getting detreriorated

both front indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust backbox outer skin rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,994 miles

exhaust backbox getting rusty

front brake pads starting to get worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,744 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,341 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 GVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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