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SN03 FFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,421 mi
Last recorded70,421 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,421 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not reeling in (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc dust cover detached and rubbing on disc

parking brake little reserve travel

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 May 2019 56,926 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 54,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,684 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 50,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,648 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)

Pass 23 May 2014 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front winter tyres still fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 41,329 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 41,321 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 38,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 35,181 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 31,452 miles

Both front brake discs and pads are showing signs of heavy wear and corrosion.

Both front lower arm (rear) complience bushes arestarting to split/perish.

Both front tyres are starting to feather on inside edges.

Pass 18 May 2009 27,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,672 miles

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

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

high level brake light has sum bulbs out

Pass 23 May 2006 15,146 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 FFL 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 78.9%.

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 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 FFL, 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 FFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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