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SF03 FCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,493 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,493 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,283 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,283 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,574 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,805 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 59,881 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 54,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 48,901 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 May 2010 43,844 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 38,832 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

Fail 1 May 2009 38,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 30,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 26,399 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 FCE 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 66.7%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

SF03 FCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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