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WX03 OMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 OMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 149,368 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

Rear bump stops in poor condition

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,048 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 145,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,316 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose on shock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside section of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear dust cover loose on shock absorber

engine management light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but still secure.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 140,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose on shock

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside section of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear dust cover loose on shock absorber

engine management light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but still secure.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,140 miles

Front both worn on inner and outer edges unmeasurable tread

Nearside Front slight cut in side wall

engine management light on

fuel filter corroding

n/s wiper blade broken but still clearing sufficiently

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both worn on inner and outer edges unmeasurable tread

Nearside Front slight cut in side wall

engine management light on

fuel filter corroding

n/s wiper blade broken but still clearing sufficiently

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

washers weak but adequate

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,978 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 121,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management lamp on

o/s rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,778 miles

both front head lights poor condition

engine light on

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,515 miles

both front tyres geting low

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements (21%)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,100 miles

airbag light on

offside front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,091 miles

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

airbag light on

offside front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,227 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 OMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

WX03 OMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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