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SF03 UXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,944 mi
Last recorded125,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,829 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired Ball joint bolts fouling Hub (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint bolts fouling hub (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 125,797 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi insecure (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure strut nut missing at hub (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,468 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,462 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,920 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Advise exhaust sleeve corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,560 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,560 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,843 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,843 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,775 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,775 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,584 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 UXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

SF03 UXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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