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SN03 EXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,422 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,902 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer sidewall

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2016 48,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front wiper blades worn

Exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer sidewall

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 41,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,345 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 15,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,138 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 EXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

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

Is SN03 EXR safe to buy?

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