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DF03 SWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to check as car seat base fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

under trays underneath unable to see some components

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to check as car seat base fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

under trays underneath unable to see some components

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,112 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber detached

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake cables notchy

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,582 miles

Centre brake light poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,292 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds/bumpstops deteriorated and insecure

rear brakes binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber rubber boot detached from the bump stop

offside rear shock absorber rubber gaitor/bump stop deteriorated

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,653 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,110 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)

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 SWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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