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FD03 VFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,798 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,654 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,595 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,936 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2012 75,895 miles

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

both outboard rear seatbelts slow to retract

rear number plate showing deteriation

Fail 19 May 2012 75,895 miles

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

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

both outboard rear seatbelts slow to retract

rear number plate showing deteriation

Pass 20 May 2011 70,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,109 miles

nearside rear seatbelt requires assistance to return

offside rear seatbelt requires assistansce to return

rear number plate showing a little deteriation

Pass 8 May 2009 60,676 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,674 miles

front inner disc pads appear low, rec / insp

handbrake travel getting long

rattle on engine [ probably timing chain ]

under floors covered by panels

Pass 14 May 2007 42,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 42,530 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,946 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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FD03 VFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD03 VFM, 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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FD03 VFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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