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SJ03 HGB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,411 mi
Last recorded82,411 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,411 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,097 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jul 2015 66,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,619 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,328 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

2 x consol bushes split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel high,advise inspection.

o/s/f side light dull.

slight dampness at o/s/r brake drum. advise inspection to check condition of components.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel high,advise inspection.

o/s/f side light dull.

slight dampness at o/s/r brake drum. advise inspection to check condition of components.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,739 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 HGB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGB, 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 HGB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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