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SN03 RHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,099 miles

outer skin corroded on exhaust back box

Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (8.2.2)

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

outer skin corroded on exhaust back box

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,722 miles

water pump slightly leaking and noisy

Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

water pump slightly leaking and noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,597 miles

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,486 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre low 3mm

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,433 miles

engine noise ?vibration

exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated / silencers outer badly corroded / suspect slight blow flexi

front suspension arm bushes seperating and play

some dents and scratches

sump corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,221 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded deteriorated

front discs & pads worn corroded close to MOT limit

nsf tyre close to legal limit 1856014H osr tyre T rated

play both wishbone bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,249 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both reg plates deteriorated

couple dents scratches

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake discs worn corrosion

movement both wishbone bushes, os starting to seperate

nsf tyre close to limit 1856014H osr T

nsr brake pipe corroded

play steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,707 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust sleeve clamps & silencers outer skins badly corroded

front & rear reg deteriorated

front brake discs worn edges corroded

movement at wishbone bushes

slight play steering rack

vibration noise timing possibly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate show's sign's of contamination

Pass 28 May 2007 45,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,592 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 RHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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