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SW03 TXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,023 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 98,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,585 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

rear screen wash not working

Fail 14 Aug 2008 70,444 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

adv ise these items to be rectified at next service which is due shortly

n/s heater vent broken in dash

n/s rear shock absorber buffer broken

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

rear screenwash not working

reverse light not working

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,444 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)

Spare tyre defective

adv ise these items to be rectified at next service which is due shortly

n/s heater vent broken in dash

n/s rear shock absorber buffer broken

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

rear screenwash not working

reverse light not working

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

all tyres are wearing quite low (esp)front

front fog lamp at n/s is broken

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,458 miles

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

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)

all tyres are wearing quite low (esp)front

front fog lamp at n/s is broken

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,063 miles

front tyres worn now replaced

n/s rear brake has slight bind now fixed

Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,063 miles

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

front tyres worn now replaced

n/s rear brake has slight bind now fixed

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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SW03 TXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW03 TXL, 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 SW03 TXL registered?

SW03 TXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is SW03 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 TXL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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