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SF03 EVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,691 mi
Last recorded73,691 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 73,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion allover (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Front nearside & offside headlight deterioated

Front offside & nearside wishbone correded

Nearside Rear tyre deterioated

Rear back box corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,704 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,704 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 70,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

complete exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 68,501 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,341 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,731 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,092 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

rear washer not working pipe separated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,838 miles

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

rear washer in/op

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,567 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 EVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

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

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