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SV03 CLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 CLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 168,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 168,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 157,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Oct 2016 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 145,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust clamps deteriorated

center silencer deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust clamps deteriorated

center silencer deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust silincer deteriorated

rear exhaust silincer deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear silincer deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock absorber cover have become detached

hand brake warning lamp not working

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition with corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,625 miles

both rear shock absorber covers have become detached

hand brake warning lamp not working

poor finish on bottom of nearside front spring not going to stop

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,700 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear shock absorber covers detached

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,195 miles

1/all 4 wheels slight grab on brakes 2/ both rear shock absorber covers broken 3/ drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,570 miles

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

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

o s windscreen washer jet faulty

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 72,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o s windscreen washer jet faulty

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 71,657 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn noisy when driven

Fail 23 May 2007 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 49,629 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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SV03 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV03 CLN, 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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SV03 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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