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SN03 RUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,715 mi
Last recorded117,715 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE BACK PLATE (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

CENTRE + REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASINGS BADLY CORRODED

MIDDLE EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED/BROKEN + LEAKING

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT INNER FLANGE 1 BOLT LOSSE/COMING OUT

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIOATED

N/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT UPPER BEARING ASSEMBLY SEIZED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

SERVO/VACUM HOSE ON ENGINE BROKEN/BLOCKED OFF

SLIGHT LEAK TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,533 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear silencer skins rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear heatshield adrift/both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 7 Oct 2013 103,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear silencer skins rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear heatshield adrift/both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

unable to open offside rear door from inside

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

S.R.S M.I.L indicating a system malfunction

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

S.R.S M.I.L indicating a system malfunction

Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,278 miles

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

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 RUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

SN03 RUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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