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SJ03 HAX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,010 mi
Last recorded60,010 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges(185/60/14)

centre and rear exhausts corroded

engine light on

o/s/f foglight inop

Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges(185/60/14)

centre and rear exhausts corroded

engine light on

o/s/f foglight inop

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/f strut top bearing stiff in operation

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,003 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,203 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust condition

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,386 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

DRIVERS SEAT WONT ADJUST?

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING/PIPE OFF AT FRONT UNDER BONNET.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,661 miles

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

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

L/H/F TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGE.

R/H/R WING DAMAGED.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,776 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,490 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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SJ03 HAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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