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SP03 JZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 85,170 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 85,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake flexi is insecure and close to fouling wheel

Offside Front brake flexi in secure and close to fouling wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,021 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 May 2014 78,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre and rear silencer boxes deteriorated.

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,591 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre and rear silencer boxes deteriorated.

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,266 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front rear wishbone bush has slight play

Nearside rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,960 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,330 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 42,330 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side rear light cluster cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,301 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 JZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

SP03 JZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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