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SF03 XHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,823 mi
Last recorded66,823 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,823 miles

complete exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

ve3hicle undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure insert loose (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

complete exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

ve3hicle undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,531 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing badly corodded

Fail 27 May 2015 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing badly corodded

Pass 8 May 2014 57,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 57,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 55,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,229 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorting ok at this mot test

light surface corrosion developing on some brake and suspension components ok at this mot test

slight misting on n/s/f headlight lens ok at this mot test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,384 miles

both front tyre edges worn to 2 & 3mm,centre treads worn to 3mm.

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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SF03 XHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF03 XHJ, 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 SF03 XHJ registered?

SF03 XHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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