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SF03 UWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 UWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,989 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 71,987 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,903 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and tail exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and tail exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,695 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,853 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 49,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,555 miles

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

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

offside rear doo cannot be open from inside or outside! door is closed and secured

Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

offside rear doo cannot be open from inside or outside! door is closed and secured

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,916 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,456 miles

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

wipers torn at edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,635 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

SF03 UWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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