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SN03 EUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,991 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 82,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,567 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 52,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,925 miles

Child seat fitted. Floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,925 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)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted. Floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,951 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 38,579 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,052 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades are worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,052 miles

both front wiper blades are worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,078 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 EUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

SN03 EUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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