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SN03 RUV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 60,143 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 30 May 2019 60,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 29 May 2018 55,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 55,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 31 May 2017 51,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

wipers smear

Fail 11 Jun 2015 41,534 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

wipers smear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,615 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 31,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 31,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,125 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 29,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,825 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake disks worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,691 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 RUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

SN03 RUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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