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SJ03 HEX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,343 mi
Last recorded170,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 170,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 164,766 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 164,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 147,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 87,372 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,569 miles

Nearside 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 HEX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SJ03 HEX, 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 HEX registered?

SJ03 HEX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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