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SV03 HJC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HJC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 85,533 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 74,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 74,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork damage to front of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,672 miles

advise o/s/f rear wishbone arm bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s/f rear wishbone arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,985 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)

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,412 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2010 26,646 miles

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

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 22 May 2009 24,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,235 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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SV03 HJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV03 HJC, 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 SV03 HJC registered?

SV03 HJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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