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SF03 EWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,543 mi
Last recorded159,543 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 153,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 153,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 140,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 130,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,955 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,465 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cord

rear number plate water marked

Fail 8 Dec 2011 93,465 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cord

rear number plate water marked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,435 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,364 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,936 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,936 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,786 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 EWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWK, 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 EWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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