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FD03 XRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 99,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,910 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Spare tyre has nail in it.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,910 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Spare tyre has nail in it.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,708 miles

long travel on handbrake.

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

under body covers.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,622 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,622 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,263 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r door secured in the closed position

o/s/r tyre starting to perish (crack)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 64,262 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre starting to perish (crack)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,756 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,269 miles

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

no reversing lights

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,269 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

no reversing lights

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,250 miles

air bag light staying on

reverse lights inopretive

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light staying on

reverse lights inopretive

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,114 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,119 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,423 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 XRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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