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SF03 WTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 WTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,210 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear corroded at unions (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat back lower hinge damaged but seat back still secure in upright position

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 61,210 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear corroded at unions (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat back lower hinge damaged but seat back still secure in upright position

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,052 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

N/s/r wheel bearing very slightly noisey

Power steering pipes from pump/reservoir corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,826 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,577 miles

EML on

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bumper damaged

power steering pipe to pump/motor heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,519 miles

o/s/r bumper corner protruding (body damage)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r bumper corner protruding (body damage)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,928 miles

Emissions at natural idle close to upper limit.

Exhaust center and rear corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emissions at natural idle close to upper limit.

Exhaust center and rear corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2012 41,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre and rear silencers corroded but not leaking.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 38,855 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 38,855 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,349 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight noise from OS front hub bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,383 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,057 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 WTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

SF03 WTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SF03 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 WTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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