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SP03 DWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,878 mi
Last recorded50,878 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,578 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust has deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,456 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 13,456 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,576 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 8,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 6,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SP03 DWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP03 DWY, 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 SP03 DWY registered?

SP03 DWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is SP03 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 DWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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