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SP03 JYT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,183 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust heavly corroded

slight damage offside rear tail light

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,678 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,678 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,561 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 JYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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