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SN03 RNU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,819 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,722 miles

Advise 1st skin on exhaust

advise nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls

Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,722 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Advise 1st skin on exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,087 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 70,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 29,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 29,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,724 miles

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

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

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 RNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

SN03 RNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SN03 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 RNU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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