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SV03 CSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,393 mi
Last recorded185,393 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 CSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 185,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2013 159,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust back box rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2013 159,204 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,987 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,316 miles

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

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle spring not located correctly

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2011 122,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

engine oil low

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,373 miles

All brake discs corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 63,995 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,455 miles

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

four "bulbs" ot in high level stop lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,210 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 CSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CSF, 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 CSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SV03 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 CSF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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