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SV03 HWB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 151,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 142,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 132,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2014 121,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,349 miles

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

both rear shock absorber buffers broken

dash asking for inspection service

n/s seat belt needs assist to retract

whole exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorber buffers broken

dash asking for inspection service

n/s seat belt needs assist to retract

whole exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,850 miles

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear shocks corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

OSF strut top bearing not smooth in operation

Power steering pipe corroded

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes

Some play in front anti roll bar link ball joints

Fail 19 Sep 2011 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres low tread

Exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

OSF strut top bearing not smooth in operation

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear shocks corroded

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes

Some play in front anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,522 miles

handbrake near end of travel

o/s rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,230 miles

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

n/s front side light dull

rear screenwash poor

service light on but not due

slight tear on gear lever gaiter

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,010 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,487 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,296 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 HWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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