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SN03 RLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 78,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2018 74,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 55,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 55,626 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex hose (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 49,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 49,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 42,948 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 42,943 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 40,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,403 miles

both front brakes sticky

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake sticky

Pass 11 May 2011 36,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 34,462 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 28,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 21,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 71,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,444 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 RLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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