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166,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
power steering pipes corroded
rear axle corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to fall off
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
hand brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front wing corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front wing corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres perished
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Both front tyres perished
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
NSF small crack on screen.
NSF tyre wall face perished.
OSF tyre wall face perished.
Rear wiper does not work.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
NSF small crack on screen.
NSF tyre wall face perished.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inside (3.5.1i)
OSF tyre wall face perished.
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn on inside. (3.5.1n)
Rear wiper does not work.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
leak at radiator
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
leak at radiator
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
brake pedal has slightly more travel than normal but OK for test
hsandbrake almost at end of travel
nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SP03 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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