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SJ03 EPD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 EPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,030 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 132,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 119,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door doesn't open from inside

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubber poor

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,039 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

headlight lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 105,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to front (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

headlight lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Fault Warning Lamps stays illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole Exhaust System heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Fault Warning Lamps stays illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole Exhaust System heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,195 miles

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,997 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,319 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs are in poor condition - ex. corroded !

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,147 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,319 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 34,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,831 miles

rear silencer in poor condition also engine management light showing

Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear silencer in poor condition also engine management light showing

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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SJ03 EPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ03 EPD, 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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SJ03 EPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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