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WX03 MWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,518 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,319 miles

Back box heavily corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil level low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,922 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

off side rear tyre is misshapen and wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,904 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses slight perrished

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,671 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

rear axle bushes poor conbdition

rear exhaust poor condtion

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2013 102,671 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

rear axle bushes poor conbdition

rear exhaust poor condtion

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,880 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front wheel buckled.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 95,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front wheel buckled.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

nearside front foglight not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,180 miles

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

nearside front foglight not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,170 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed out (outer)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,162 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed out (outer)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,234 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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