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SV03 EXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,269 mi
Last recorded76,269 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 EXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 76,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 76,042 miles

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,126 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear shockers corroded at bases

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded in parts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked with scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 61,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear shockers corroded at bases

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded in parts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked with scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 59,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,295 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,502 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,607 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,783 miles

both front brake discs in very poor condition (pitted and corroded heavily)

both front suspension console bushes are relaxed/soft and starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,571 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake balance at 20%.....max is 25%

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,422 miles

front brake balance at 20%.....max is 25%

Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,432 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,284 miles

Front discs getting rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,901 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 EXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

SV03 EXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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