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SN03 FCC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FCC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,178 miles

Front number plate damaged.

N/s tail lamp damaged.

N/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front number plate damaged.

N/s tail lamp damaged.

N/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,007 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Tail light damaged.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,006 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Tail light damaged.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,907 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,326 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,325 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2013 57,717 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 57,717 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,974 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,744 miles

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,283 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 FCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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