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SN03 ADS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ADS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brakes binding slightly

engine management lamp on

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

engine management lamp on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,434 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,410 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,836 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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SN03 ADS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN03 ADS, 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 SN03 ADS registered?

SN03 ADS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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