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SP03 JYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre slight bulge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section exhaust slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear shock absorber protective cover insecure.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,338 miles

front brake imballance near limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,678 miles

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

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

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

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

front wishbone bushes have slight wear

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,492 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 JYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 JYL registered?

SP03 JYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SP03 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 JYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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