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SF03 UWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 UWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,600 miles

EPC light on dash

Handbrake warning light defective

Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EPC light on dash

Handbrake warning light defective

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,229 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit.

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 UWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

SF03 UWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SF03 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 UWA shows 12 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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