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SP03 JYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,880 mi
Last recorded88,880 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,704 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,401 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,688 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,649 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,833 miles

Oil leak

advise rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

advise rear wiper missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,161 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,437 miles

centre exhaust sleave clamps broken,corroded fitted new clamps secured now.

front brake discs corroded and worn,and pads do with change at same time.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,117 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers torn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,183 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear washer inop

Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,502 miles

offside front brake is slightly stiff when rotating. †poss brake service required

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,577 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 JYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

SP03 JYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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