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SV03 FGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 117,865 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,824 miles

Accident damage osf

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake could be done with adjustment

NSF window inop

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear tyres worn

Rear wiper deteriorated

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Apr 2012 103,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Accident damage osf

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake could be done with adjustment

NSF window inop

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear tyres worn

Rear wiper deteriorated

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front suspension bushes are deteriorated and starting to split away from bondings

both rear bumpstops are broken off

crash damage at o/s front

engine breather pipe is deteriorated/collasped

engine cover/air filter box is insecure and rattling/noise

it would seem that the handbrake requires attention/adjustment!!!

rear brake pipe union nuts growing with rust!!

valet required ??

wiper blades old and streaky

Fail 12 Apr 2011 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front suspension bushes are deteriorated and starting to split away from bondings

both rear bumpstops are broken off

crash damage at o/s front

engine breather pipe is deteriorated/collasped

engine cover/air filter box is insecure and rattling/noise

it would seem that the handbrake requires attention/adjustment!!!

rear brake pipe union nuts growing with rust!!

valet required ??

wiper blades old and streaky

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,771 miles

front suspension console bushes are advised due to perished and split

rear suspension bumpstops broken off

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,770 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension console bushes are advised due to perished and split

rear suspension bumpstops broken off

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,531 miles

Wipers could be better

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Front discs corroded

NSF electric window inop

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,677 miles

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

wipers worn and streaky

Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers worn and streaky

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,681 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,681 miles

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

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

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

Engine man light on

OSF of car damaged (bodywork)

Reverse lights inop

Spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,940 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,513 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper motor not working

spare tyre defective

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 FGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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