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SV03 HJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,858 mi
Last recorded137,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 137,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rod end worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,149 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing juddery (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

nearside front and rear bearings not checked due to binding brakes

oil leak due to rusty oil filter

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,601 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,600 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired mounting bolt fouling top mount (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,498 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,227 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 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 SV03 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

SV03 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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