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SP03 JFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

68,347 mi
Last recorded68,347 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,395 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,910 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Cooling fan inoperative ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/5mm/1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 64,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Cooling fan inoperative ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/5mm/1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box and silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

cooling fan not operating

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mount seperated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mount seperated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box and silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

cooling fan not operating

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,817 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 56,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,156 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 53,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,620 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,141 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,923 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,923 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,187 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,867 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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SP03 JFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 JFF, 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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SP03 JFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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