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SN03 RFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,569 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust rear box pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn close to legal limit

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre cracked heavily and tread worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust rear box pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracked heavily and tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished heavily

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished heavily and worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,225 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 66,317 miles

Both front lower arm (rear) complience bushes are badly cracked / perished.

Both front tyres are feathering badly on inside edge.

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 66,317 miles

Both front lower arm (rear) complience bushes are badly cracked / perished.

Both front tyres are feathering badly on inside edge.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,434 miles

Both rear discs are rusty and worn looking

Pass 18 May 2007 36,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,675 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 RFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

SN03 RFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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