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SP03 EFW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,582 mi
Last recorded84,582 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,582 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated from Flexi to Exhaust box

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake lever travelling

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system deteriorated from Flexi to Exhaust box

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake lever travelling

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,695 miles

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 77,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,163 miles

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

eml light

headlamps misting

rear back box exhust coroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml light

headlamps misting

rear back box exhust coroded

Pass 12 May 2014 71,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 71,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake close to excessive travel

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,583 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,209 miles

Nearside rear tyre is near wear limit.Exhaust is becoming corroded and may require attention soon.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,615 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 EFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

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

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