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SJ03 LOL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 LOL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 129,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2016 117,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,981 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 LOL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LOL, 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 LOL registered?

SJ03 LOL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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