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SJ03 SGR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,191 mi
Last recorded134,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 SGR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust box outer skin rusting

undertray fiited

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,253 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,069 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 51,049 miles

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 29 Jun 2009 43,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,032 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre has small cuts on tread

offside rear tyre small cuts on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,632 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 SGR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGR, 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 SGR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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