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SP03 EFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,389 miles

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

Oil leak on engine. N/s park brake reading a little low, may require adjustment.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 105,387 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine. N/s park brake reading a little low, may require adjustment.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,485 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,147 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 62,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,291 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,291 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,520 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,447 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

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

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