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FM03 SVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 SVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,593 miles

both front shockers corroded on the body

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,525 miles

both side steering arms corroded

front shockers and N/S/F wishbone corroded

rear shockers and exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both side steering arms corroded

front shockers and N/S/F wishbone corroded

rear shockers and exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wishbone corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wishbone corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

service indicator on

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,506 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

service indicator on

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlight lenses faded and reduced the lights

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,084 miles

SLIGHT FLEXING ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED

REAR BUMP STOPS ON REAR SHOCKERS DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust section outter skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust section outter skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,037 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 28,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

FM03 SVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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