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SF03 ETJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note - tyres fitted to vehicle are smaller than manufacturers recommendations

rear silence outer skin corroded and split

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Mar 2020 143,505 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides front brake hoses perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no headlamp beam image both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note - tyres fitted to vehicle are smaller than manufacturers recommendations

rear silence outer skin corroded and split

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,294 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,294 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing middle (5.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,984 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,999 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,999 miles

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)

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2014 85,248 miles

all exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,248 miles

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

all exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

n/s/f wiper worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,755 miles

n/s/f tyre edges 2mm.

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm.

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre edges 2mm.

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm.

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,864 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge 2mm.

very slight deterioration at front suspension console bushes.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,108 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 ETJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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