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SN03 EKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,853 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Tape On Hose Unable To Carry Out Full Inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tape Wrapped Around Ball joint Rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse Lights Inoperative

Fail 27 Jan 2020 68,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Tape On Hose Unable To Carry Out Full Inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tape Wrapped Around Ball joint Rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse Lights Inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,889 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Both rear tyres worn on inside

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

Front brake discs heavily pitted

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,698 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,295 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,548 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 EKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN03 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

SN03 EKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is SN03 EKR safe to buy?

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