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SF03 EVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights poor beam pattern

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 77,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 72,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,363 miles

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective pos polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,766 miles

Front slight corrosion to suspension units

Front wipers slight smear

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,493 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete / deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 71,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE AGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,642 miles

headlight patterns just visible

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,165 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,165 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,726 miles

Both front headlights faded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,020 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,020 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,435 miles

undertray & floorpan covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic floor trays fitted not allowing full view of all testable areas

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,629 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 47,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,723 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 EVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

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

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