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SN03 UTK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UTK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer skin coming away

Fail 6 Jul 2026 109,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer skin coming away

Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer outter skin coming away

Fail 8 Jul 2025 107,990 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer outter skin coming away

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 105,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2023 104,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside heavily cracked between treads, recommend further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 104,507 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside deteriorated resulting in no beam image, recommend clean (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside heavily cracked between treads, recommend further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 102,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,928 miles

Nearside washer jet faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light inopp

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,927 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside washer jet faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light inopp

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,686 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak lower hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak lower hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 94,627 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,072 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 91,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,675 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper ripped

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

rear wiper ripped

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,603 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,872 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 UTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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