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SP03 JFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,123 mi
Last recorded93,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2012 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 88,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

backbox outer case badly corroded but not blowing

engine has bad oil leak.

n,s,r tyre has a cut in inner side wall but not showing cords.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,234 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively.

handbrake travel almost at maximum allowed.

offside rear brake may require attention as less efficient than nearside.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,412 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Engine oily

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,838 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,596 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Engine management light on

nail in tyre

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 JFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

SP03 JFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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