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SP03 JYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,615 mi
Last recorded212,615 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 212,615 miles

underbody general corrosion

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 202,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 202,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 193,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 17,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar link NSF slight damage

Fail 12 Nov 2015 177,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front OS bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar link NSF slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2014 165,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 149,629 miles

Hand brake lever slightly high

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 149,629 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Hand brake lever slightly high

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 136,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,761 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 120,760 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,097 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,097 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,529 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 JYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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