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SF03 DFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,875 mi
Last recorded65,875 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,875 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,977 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,977 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,728 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,384 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,599 miles

both rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,690 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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SF03 DFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SF03 DFC, 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 SF03 DFC registered?

SF03 DFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SF03 DFC safe to buy?

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