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SP03 EFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 98,909 miles

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

Offside front wheel wearing on inside due to tracking issues.

Tracking done on front wheels.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 98,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front wheel wearing on inside due to tracking issues.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,817 miles

both rear brakes are sticking on.

handbrake has travel reserve left.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump stop seperated.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 80,414 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump stop seperated.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,951 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread at 2mm,edges worn to 0mm.165/70/14t.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,951 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre tread at 2mm,edges worn to 0mm.165/70/14t.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,205 miles

both rear brakes sticking on, recommend strip down.

offside front wishbone; inner rear bush seperating.

paint work at nearside rear wheel arch scraped.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 44,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,634 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,675 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 EFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

Is SP03 EFX safe to buy?

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