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YX03 DWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,227 miles

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

hand brake lever is slightly high.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake lever is slightly high.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Servo pipe cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2020 81,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Servo pipe cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,829 miles

Boot struts faulty

Coolant leak from fan switch

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner edge to tyre bold

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,829 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Boot struts faulty

Coolant leak from fan switch

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

Nearside Front Inner edge to tyre bold

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,049 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front wipers judder

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,764 miles

both rear bump stops perished

both rear tyres sidewall and tread cracking, also passenger rear has a nail, in a repairable area

rear silencer outer skin and centre exhaust clamp corroded

signs of coolant leak around fan switch, level between min and max

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit, cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding

both rear bump stops perished

both rear tyres sidewall and tread cracking, also passenger rear has a nail, in a repairable area

rear silencer outer skin and centre exhaust clamp corroded

signs of coolant leak around fan switch, level between min and max

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,955 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly cracking

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

Slight Judder from the front wipers

Slight binde on the offside rear brake

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,888 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 62,888 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers getting worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,970 miles

exhaust deteriorated slightly

wipers getting worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,338 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,290 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,850 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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YX03 DWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX03 DWK, 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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YX03 DWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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