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SN03 USU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,055 mi
Last recorded99,055 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,055 miles

Emissions not tested Excess smoke and value too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure Held up with ratchet strap around car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges outer 4mm,centre5mm, inner 2mm to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 96,308 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front also with binding (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges outer 4mm,centre5mm, inner 2mm to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 93,301 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 80,061 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2017 71,391 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2016 58,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 48,445 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 43,274 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2013 39,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,983 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,470 miles

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

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 USU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

SN03 USU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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