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SN03 NJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil , unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear box outer covers corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 127,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil , unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear box outer covers corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil ,unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil ,unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 117,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,113 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 114,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,647 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,582 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,577 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car been heavily under sealed throw out including brake pipes

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car been heavily under sealed throw out including brake pipes

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,468 miles

Back box outer skin corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Back box outer skin correded.

Both rear shocker dust covers insecure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,583 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 NJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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