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SF03 FCG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,937 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,935 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,151 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 83,151 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,017 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant warning light on--level low

rear washers inop

throttle boby heat air intake pipe not secure/fitted correctly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,017 miles

coolant warning light on--level low

rear washers inop

throttle boby heat air intake pipe not secure/fitted correctly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,615 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 FCG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 FCG registered?

SF03 FCG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is SF03 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 FCG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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