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SN03 RHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 96,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating N/O/F (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/O/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/O/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWER INNER WISHBONE ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,285 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,266 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust/clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,138 miles

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,433 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,964 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discolored

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate slightly discolored

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,605 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,690 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,829 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,094 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 RHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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