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TPL 433F

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 433F
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 141,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated more than slight

Fail 8 Apr 2014 141,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated more than slight

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear shockasorber dust cover adrift

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,774 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,286 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,989 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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TPL 433F is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPL 433F, 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 TPL 433F registered?

TPL 433F is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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