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SP03 DXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,303 miles

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

Brake performance not tested nearside rear cylinder bust (3.7.A.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

security of undertrays

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,486 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

undertrays damaged

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

undertrays damaged

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,825 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 Apr 2008 39,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,145 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,298 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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SP03 DXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DXS, 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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SP03 DXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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