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SF03 XFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 139,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 138,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 134,773 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 129,536 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer edge bold would advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer edge bold would advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 129,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer edge bold would advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer edge bold would advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake low effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights beam images poor

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2021 124,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake low effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights beam images poor

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,385 miles

Offside wiper poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2020 122,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlights beam image poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 113,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,342 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,329 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 103,461 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2015 103,456 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both wipers starting to split

Pass 7 May 2014 99,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 98,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 94,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2010 82,684 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 82,684 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,495 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,615 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 XFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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