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DF03 SVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhuast flexy pipe deteriated

exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine manegment light on

INSP light on

Little researve travel on hand brake

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine manegment light on

INSP light on

Little researve travel on hand brake

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,171 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETEATED

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 165/70/14

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING 90% OF BRAKE PIPES/FLOOR PAN, FUEL LINES

SERVICE LIGHT ON

STEERING ANGLE WARNING LIGHT ON?

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,171 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETEATED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 165/70/14

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING 90% OF BRAKE PIPES/FLOOR PAN, FUEL LINES

SERVICE LIGHT ON

STEERING ANGLE WARNING LIGHT ON?

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,684 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

the nearside rear tyre tread is wearing uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,957 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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DF03 SVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF03 SVX, 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 DF03 SVX registered?

DF03 SVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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