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SF03 DFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,517 mi
Last recorded69,517 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front and nearside rear tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,233 miles

Front wiper blades deteriating

Rear exhaust box poor condition

engine noise oil in vehicle

fuel filter at rear has fuel stains on no visible leaks at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low wearing bad both edges no cords present at time of test 165/70/14

rear box poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,357 miles

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,908 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 DFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

SF03 DFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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