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SN03 RPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight fuel residue around sump but no obvious leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight fuel residue around sump but no obvious leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,388 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,925 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,512 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 RPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

SN03 RPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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