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SF03 UXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,906 mi
Last recorded159,906 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 UXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 159,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,033 miles

Advise centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Central high level stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and split around circumference 165/70/14

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,032 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 55% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Advise centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Central high level stop lamp not working

E.M.L on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished and split around circumference 165/70/14

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,762 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 10 Dec 2015 118,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 111,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 111,146 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 94,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,295 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 76,295 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,074 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,161 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 42,161 miles

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 13 Jun 2006 39,388 miles

Light scratches on screen.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,388 miles

Light scratches on screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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