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SV03 HWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

engine management light on dash

rear washer jet producing insefficiant fluid

Pass 21 Mar 2015 105,106 miles

Exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre & rear exhaust boxes outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,774 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front discs corroded

OSF suspension arm bush deteriorated

Strur top bearings rough

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexy joint leaking slightly and deteriorated (been repaired before)

Front brake discs corroded

OSF suspension arm bush deteriorated

OSF tyre sidewall worn

Rear screen wash inop

Rear tyres low tread

Strut top bearings feel rough

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,692 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension bushes relaxed/soft ???

o/s rear door trim hanging off

service due

Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension bushes relaxed/soft ???

o/s rear door trim hanging off

service due

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,443 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Handbrake could be done with an adjust

Rear screenwash inop

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,836 miles

fast idle c o reading near limit

front brake discs rusty

windscreen has minor chip in b zone

Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

fast idle c o reading near limit

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,030 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 HWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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