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SV03 CMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 CMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2020 95,616 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,999 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlights slightly deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,377 miles

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,912 miles

Airbag light on

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

o/s and n/s front brake disks rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,254 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 37,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 24,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CMK, 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 CMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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