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SN03 RFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,477 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 100,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp marked in yellow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,392 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,404 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,516 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/no leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/no leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 61,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,483 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 RFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

SN03 RFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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