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SP03 GLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,545 mi
Last recorded148,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 134,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,523 miles

rear silencer outer skin corodded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,523 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corodded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,429 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,429 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,602 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front seatbelt twisted

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,680 miles

o/s front seatbelt twisted

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,397 miles

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

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

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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SP03 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP03 GLJ, 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 SP03 GLJ registered?

SP03 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SP03 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 GLJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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