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SF03 UWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,698 mi
Last recorded62,698 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near to limit

exhaust corroded & blowing

poor pattern on headlamps

Fail 12 May 2017 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near to limit

exhaust corroded & blowing

poor pattern on headlamps

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,073 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,885 miles

dampness fuel filter

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 27 May 2015 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness fuel filter

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,874 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,874 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 30 May 2013 48,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,297 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 41,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,110 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r door dead locked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,276 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 UWN 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 60%.

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

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