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SF03 FDC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,140 mi
Last recorded53,140 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,140 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 53,140 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,598 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 42,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat. (7.1.2)

offside front tyre pressure low and sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,922 miles

CAT unit on exhaust system corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT unit leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamps broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,146 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

alternator belt split

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

alternator belt split

oil warning light on dash intermitant

Pass 3 Apr 2015 38,013 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre & rear exhuast sections corroded

handbrake at full travel

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,715 miles

Alternator belt perishing slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Revers lights not working

Fail 28 Mar 2014 35,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Alternator belt perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever near maximum travel

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

Revers lights not working

offside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

nerarside front tyre edges wearing and wall damaged and 2mm 185/60r14 82t

power steering belt perishing

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,109 miles

alternator belt slighty perished

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre weaing on outer edge of tread

rear screen wash not working

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on edges but not showing cords.

slight binding at offside rear brake

Fail 8 Apr 2011 28,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracking on edges but not showing cords.

slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,615 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly warped

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 24,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,354 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,645 miles

front wiper blades noisy.

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 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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