MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal slightly spongey
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Parking brake reduced performance
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Some brake pipes have been greased making inspection difficult
Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested Cannot roadtest due to burst brake pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Some brake pipes have been greased making inspection difficult
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and back (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam possible switch (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam possible switch (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wipers poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SF03 DGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DGX, 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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SF03 DGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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