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SF03 ZDA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubbers torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rubbers torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,835 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

nail in o/sr tyre

rear wiper torn

tailgate not opening

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,834 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

nail in o/sr tyre

rear wiper torn

tailgate not opening

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,405 miles

brake hoses corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust sleeve badly corroded and deteriorated, rear silencer outer deteriorating

front reg deteriorating

play both front roll bar links

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,149 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

bur mark on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,126 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

bur mark on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,284 miles

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 25 Apr 2013 41,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,160 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,160 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,483 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 23,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,602 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,133 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 ZDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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