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SF03 UVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,651 mi
Last recorded135,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 UVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 113,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil sump leaking /porous.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,095 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,970 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,487 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,486 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid dripping from undertray looks like overspill

has under trays covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,734 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 UVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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