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FM03 SRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,104 mi
Last recorded137,104 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 SRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,104 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 26 Oct 2017 137,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,715 miles

headlamps tarnishing

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 132,715 miles

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

front number plate damaged

headlamps tarnishing

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 11 Oct 2016 132,438 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

headlamps tarnishing

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear tyres cracking and baldy out of shape

Fail 20 Oct 2015 126,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear tyres cracking and baldy out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Slight lump in Nearside rear tyre sidewall

Slight play in Offside front seatbase

Fail 8 Aug 2014 121,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight lump in Nearside rear tyre sidewall

Slight play in Offside front seatbase

Pass 10 Aug 2013 100,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,374 miles

EM warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,940 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,823 miles

parking brake travel slightly long

service lamp on

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,052 miles

Nearside 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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FM03 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM03 SRZ, 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 FM03 SRZ registered?

FM03 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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