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SJ03 HDG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,493 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,570 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,662 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 67,662 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,082 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,351 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,351 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

uneven tyre wear on o/s/f

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,102 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,178 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 34,178 miles

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

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,750 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 HDG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

SJ03 HDG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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