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FD03 XLG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,903 mi
Last recorded91,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 87,778 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 21 Jun 2019 70,413 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust poor in places

headlights deteriorated

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside rear service brake slow to operate

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,060 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 62,056 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOWING IN VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,547 miles

both headlights in poor condition

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

both headlights in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

service overdue indicator on

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 28 May 2015 43,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Unable to inspect condition of steering wheel as cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to inspect condition of steering wheel as cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,022 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 XLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XLG, 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 FD03 XLG registered?

FD03 XLG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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