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SN03 ETD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,517 mi
Last recorded144,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ETD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,517 miles

FRONT WINDOWS NOT OPERATING

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

Nearside MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT WINDOWS NOT OPERATING

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

Nearside MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing CASING (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,642 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing CASING (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

boot panel loose

n/s/f wing mirror cracked (glass)

slight play in both rear bottom shocker bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2015 137,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

boot panel loose

n/s/f wing mirror cracked (glass)

slight play in both rear bottom shocker bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 132,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 132,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 124,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,290 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,906 miles

corrosion started on rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,969 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 78,310 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 ETD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ETD, 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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SN03 ETD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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