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SF03 DFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,233 mi
Last recorded86,233 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,233 miles

Centre 2 REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE

N/S/REAR TYRE 2.5MM

Nearside Front Inner SLIGHT PLAY AT RACK

Offside Rear AXLE BUSH = PLAY

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 REARS (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,233 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre 2 REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE

N/S/REAR TYRE 2.5MM

Nearside Front Inner SLIGHT PLAY AT RACK

Offside Rear AXLE BUSH = PLAY

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 REARS (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERED

N/S/R/TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT CRACKS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERED

N/S/R/TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT CRACKS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,098 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,827 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2013 62,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,878 miles

airbag warning light on

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,314 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,831 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 DFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF03 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

SF03 DFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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