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SP03 JFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,435 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 117,428 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,557 miles

2x R/Shocks corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cooler damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cooler damp OS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,922 miles

Diesel pre-heater damp

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 2x (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel pre-heater damp

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,270 miles

Both Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Exhaust corroded, clamps corroded

Spare wheel well corroded underneath

Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Exhaust corroded, clamps corroded

Spare wheel well corroded underneath

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,970 miles

Backbox in poor condition but not leaking

Both front headlamp aims are faint but present

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuruing some components

Offside rear tyre has 2 -3 mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge

Signs of grease around offside front outer cv boot but not burst

Fail 6 Jan 2017 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Backbox in poor condition but not leaking

Both front headlamp aims are faint but present

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuruing some components

Offside front trackrod end gaiter slightly perished

Offside rear tyre has 2 -3 mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge

Signs of grease around offside front outer cv boot but not burst

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,442 miles

Both front headlamp aims are faint but present and offside front headlamp loose not insecure

Both front trackrod end gaitors are slightly perished

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front strut top mount possibly starting to seize

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left and cracked slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front headlamp aims faint but present

Both front trackrod end gaitors are slightly perished

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front strut top mount possibly starting to seize

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left and cracked slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,435 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust heatsheilding loose and rattling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 89,196 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust heatsheilding loose and rattling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,064 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,559 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 JFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP03 JFK, 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 JFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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