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SP03 EGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,918 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 1 May 2012 106,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,487 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 54,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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