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SV03 FGA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,279 mi
Last recorded115,279 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,279 miles

eml on dash

front repeaters starting to show white

Fail 27 Apr 2017 115,279 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white, nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on dash

front repeaters starting to show white

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,028 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 102,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 100,523 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,494 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,615 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,109 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake hoses corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2011 97,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both strut top bearing rough

Discs in poor condition

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake hoses corroded

Fuel filter valve corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,755 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 FGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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