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SV03 CMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,884 mi
Last recorded23,884 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 CMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 23,884 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front (lower) suspension arms corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Front steering and suspension components corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Wiperblade torn and smearing screen.

Power steering pipes at rack corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 23 May 2017 23,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 23,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,509 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 19,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 17,994 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2010 16,565 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2009 15,707 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 13,328 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 10,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 10,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs slightly warpped

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 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV03 CMF, 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 SV03 CMF registered?

SV03 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is SV03 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 CMF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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