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SN03 ETV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ETV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,521 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 109,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,627 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,534 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,530 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 84,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,645 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,039 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,081 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,649 miles

nearside front tyre shows signs of wear (outer edge)

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 ETV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

SN03 ETV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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