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SN03 NJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,641 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 136,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 132,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal and brake binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed on exhaust heat sheild (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and lens det (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,840 miles

nsf wishbone has slight play in front bush

Pass 30 May 2014 118,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 109,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 109,570 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 96,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2012 96,471 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,872 miles

Both front brake disks slightly buckled

Both front brake disks slightly pitted

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 74,353 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,510 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 NJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJZ, 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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What year was SN03 NJZ registered?

SN03 NJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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