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WX03 ZXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,445 mi
Last recorded40,445 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,445 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 40,440 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,764 miles

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

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

e.m.l on

Fail 30 Aug 2024 35,760 miles

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

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

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 25 Mar 2023 23,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 17,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 16,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,829 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 14,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,857 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 ZXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

WX03 ZXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WX03 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 ZXV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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