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SP03 EFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 85,855 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine misfiring badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,543 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both nearside and offside front headlamps are faded (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,219 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f lower wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front both nearside and offside front headlamps are slightly deteriorated (faded)

Nearside Front wiper blade is deteriorated, however still clearing effectively

Nearside Rear stop lamp is inoperative

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside and offside rears (2.7.2a)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,787 miles

Eml warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seatbelt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Eml warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seatbelt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,755 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs staring to corrade on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 56,551 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 5 Dec 2012 54,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust thin & corroded

front flexy exhaust blowing

n/s/r foot brake low

Fail 24 Nov 2012 54,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust thin & corroded

front flexy exhaust blowing

n/s/r foot brake low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,254 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,027 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2010 48,027 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,282 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 EFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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