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WX03 MXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,114 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust weak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,980 miles

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

Rear exhaust weak engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,980 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust weak engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 54,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,407 miles

Lower vehicle covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,407 miles

Lower vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,430 miles

Horn buttons poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,430 miles

Horn buttons poor

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,352 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 MXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

WX03 MXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 MXY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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