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SN03 EVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 85,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,763 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 78,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 69,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 57,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,689 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,103 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,332 miles

corrosion on front exhaust downpipe

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,849 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi section corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,363 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,051 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 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

SN03 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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