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SF03 FDN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,585 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,952 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 52,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,799 miles

Centre and rear exhaust very corroded but no leaks

Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre and rear exhaust very corroded but no leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,658 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,658 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,730 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 17,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,882 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 FDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

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

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