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SN03 FCP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

122,558 mi
Last recorded122,558 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FCP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 122,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail arm corroded and holed in multiple spots (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both reduced images output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall and glued back in place (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecurely mounted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front and rear suspension/chassis corroded

coolant header tank cap not used

engine cover/filter insecure plus smell of fumes under bonnet but not in cab

Pass 15 Apr 2022 120,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 120,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

excess travel in handbrake

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

some underbody corrosion

under body shields fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2021 114,338 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

excess travel in handbrake

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

some underbody corrosion

under body shields fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 113,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,229 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,717 miles

both head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

Fail 24 Jan 2019 107,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,160 miles

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

Nearside steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer skin loose and rattling

Fail 19 Jan 2018 103,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer skin loose and rattling

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 175/65x14

Rear exhaust corroded and sheild loose

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 175/65x14

Rear exhaust corroded and sheild loose

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,152 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,807 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,403 miles

all tyres 3-4 mm tread depth remaining

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,385 miles

rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

TAIL GATE WASH INOP CONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEAD LIGHT

Fail 21 Jan 2009 24,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

TAIL GATE WASH INOP CONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEAD LIGHT

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,486 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 FCP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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