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S17 VDB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 VDB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,912 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight rattling noise on engine, water pump ?

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

slight rattling noise on engine, water pump ?

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,865 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 43,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,914 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,882 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,208 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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S17 VDB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 S17 VDB, 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 S17 VDB registered?

S17 VDB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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