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WX03 ZYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,791 miles

coolant light indiactor flashing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2019 87,755 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant light indiactor flashing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,569 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,341 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,341 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,930 miles

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

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

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

coolant lamp flashing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,003 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,167 miles

1/ all wipers juddering across screen's

Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,167 miles

1/ all wipers juddering across screen's

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,894 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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