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SN03 FFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,561 mi
Last recorded68,561 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,561 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,561 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,301 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 54,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,469 miles

1. Head light lenses becoming discoloured. 2. Exhaust system becoming corroded. 3. Slight wear in in nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

1. Head light lenses becoming discoloured. 2. Exhaust system becoming corroded. 3. Slight wear in in nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,512 miles

1. Exhaust rear box corroded. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 4. Hand brake travel on limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,327 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,326 miles

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

1. n/s rear tyre starting to perish. 2. Front brake discs pitted. 3. Exhaust rear box corroded. 4. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 5. n/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,686 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,686 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,383 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 FFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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