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SP03 EGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,878 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,247 miles

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven osr slow and poorer effort (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,878 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine man light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,162 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,162 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ehaust rear heat shield loose

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,709 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

heat sheild insecure

slight roughness felt through o/s/f coil spring when wheels rotated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,894 miles

engine light on.

travel in handbrake reserve left.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,894 miles

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

both front brake discs are deterioating over braking surfaces.

engine light on.

judder at front brakes.

nearside front brake sticking on.

nearside rear bump stop seperated.

travel in handbrake reserve left.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,836 miles

MIL lamp on

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,836 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

MIL lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,110 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Mil light on dash

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing badly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever near end of travel when operated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,697 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,653 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

SP03 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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