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SP03 JZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,184 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,541 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexible hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake flexible hose securing clip worn

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,783 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER TOP COVER LOOSE

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,373 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,222 miles

Exhaust tail silencer outer casing deteriorated but no leaks present

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust tail silencer outer casing deteriorated but no leaks present

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,828 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,367 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,415 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,498 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 JZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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