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SN03 NHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,966 mi
Last recorded180,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 NHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 180,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside lenses deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged vacuum pipe to actuator damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside main beam light bulb insecure

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 180,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside lenses deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged vacuum pipe to actuator damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside main beam light bulb insecure

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 166,990 miles

headlight requirements only just met

rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 166,990 miles

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

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

headlight requirements only just met

rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 157,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Damage to offside front wing and bumper

Front brake hoses brackets slightly deteriorated but hoses still secure at time of test

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre wornn slightly on edges of tread and worn to 2mm

Outer skin of rear exhaust deteriorated

PLastic shrouds on rear shock absorbers loose

Rear brake pads thin

Surface corrosion to rear outer sills and lower edges of sills

Fail 15 Jul 2015 157,752 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Damage to offside front wing and bumper

Front brake hoses brackets slightly deteriorated but hoses still secure at time of test

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre wornn slightly on edges of tread and worn to 2mm

Outer skin of rear exhaust deteriorated

PLastic shrouds on rear shock absorbers loose

Rear brake pads thin

Surface corrosion to rear outer sills and lower edges of sills

Pass 2 Jun 2015 156,651 miles

Brake servo pipe slightly insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

Outer clip missing from nearside inner driveshaft gaitor but gaitor still secure at time of test

Rear exhaust outer skin deterioating

Surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 1 Jun 2015 156,650 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo pipe slightly insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

Outer clip missing from nearside inner driveshaft gaitor but gaitor still secure at time of test

Rear exhaust outer skin deterioating

Surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 13 Jun 2014 148,761 miles

Both headlamp covers deteriorated. Light output slightly affected

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn and starting to sound slightly rough

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Rear exhaust box corroded. Casing breaking up

Pass 13 Jun 2014 148,761 miles

Both headlamp covers deteriorated. Light output slightly affected

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn and starting to sound slightly rough

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

Offside headlamp main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Rear exhaust box corroded. Casing breaking up

Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 123,322 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner CV boot insecure

Tailpipe corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 123,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner CV boot insecure

Tailpipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,003 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,720 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,718 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

undershield fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,113 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

undershield fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp on.

engine oil level is on the minimum limit at the dip-stick.

exhaust corrosion.

undershield fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear tyre tread split deep enough to reach the cords.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre perished/splits.

under shield fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,327 miles

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

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 NHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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