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DF03 SXA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 64,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 64,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 53,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi or cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 42,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 34,690 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 26,634 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument pannel warning lights very faint glow

Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,137 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 26,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,359 miles

Rear reverse lights inop

dash panal teli tales dull and illiminated but not casuing faults

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,922 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,827 miles

Front brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,951 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,410 miles

Front brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 12 Aug 2011 18,480 miles

Offside rear and both front tyres, treads cracking up

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,480 miles

Offside rear and both front tyres, treads cracking up

Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 14,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,702 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 SXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

DF03 SXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DF03 SXA safe to buy?

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