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SJ03 GRH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GRH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight sweat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split excessively (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight sweat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged. 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sidewall damage to offside front tyre. 165/70/14

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,251 miles

front pipe to gearbox bracket missing

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear exhaust sections corroded slight

Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pipe to gearbox bracket missing

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear exhaust sections corroded slight

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,005 miles

Coolant leak at radiator lower hose union.

Corrosion setting into exhaust rear sections.(oe)

Routing of nearside front Abs wiring.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Flexi pipe.insecure and fouling roadwheel on lock. (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. Torn. (8.2.2)

Coolant leak at radiator lower hose union.

Corrosion setting into exhaust rear sections.(oe)

Routing of nearside front Abs wiring.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,310 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,954 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,727 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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SJ03 GRH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GRH, 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 SJ03 GRH registered?

SJ03 GRH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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