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SN03 RVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,972 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,970 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,077 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 92,077 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

different size tyres fitted to front than to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,736 miles

185/60/14 fitted to front 185/65/14 fitted to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,772 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,772 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,896 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,049 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,729 miles

ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 36,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,237 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking (various)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,690 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 RVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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