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SR03 NZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,683 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake near full travel

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 61,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,355 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,354 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,852 miles

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

Rear Rear Tyre's cracking between tread

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Rear Tyre's cracking between tread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,113 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear door stiff to open

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,981 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,976 miles

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

Front & Rear Tyres Deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,399 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 32,399 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,648 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 30,648 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,729 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,110 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,602 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT DOES NOT EXPOSE CORDS OR PLY

Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,602 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT DOES NOT EXPOSE CORDS OR PLY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,552 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 14,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,639 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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SR03 NZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SR03 NZN, 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 SR03 NZN registered?

SR03 NZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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