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SF03 ZDP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 74,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,802 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 68,357 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,033 miles

Offside Rear slight binde detected

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,269 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,268 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,775 miles

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)

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 ZDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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