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SP03 EFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 116,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 109,613 miles

Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 95,672 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,348 miles

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

both headlights hazy

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,413 miles

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

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

car has covers fitted underneath

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

car has covers fitted underneath

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,892 miles

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

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

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

underside of car has covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

underside of car has covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,641 miles

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/r tyre cracking

underside of car has covers

Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,641 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/r tyre cracking

underside of car has covers

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,388 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,388 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 40,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP03 EFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

SP03 EFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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