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SV03 JYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 JYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension arms are very heavily corroded (strongly advised)

both headlamp glasses deteriorating (beam patterns could be better)strongly advised

complete exhaust system corroded

front brake discs are corroding

metal steering pipes advised last year are very stronly avised (corroded)

most items now strongly advised (were advised last YEAR)

windscreen worn/scratched

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s and o/s front suspension console bushes worn/splitting strongly advised

whole exhaust system is quite badly corroded

windscreen worn/scratched

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s and o/s front suspension console bushes worn/splitting strongly advised

whole exhaust system is quite badly corroded

windscreen worn/scratched

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,461 miles

OSF strut top bearing corroded / sticky

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,461 miles

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

Front discs corroded

OSF strut top bearing corroded / sticky

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,232 miles

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

front wiper blades worn and streaky

Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,231 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades worn and streaky

service is due

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,203 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 52,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,607 miles

exhaust front sleeve joint is deterioating

Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,783 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet scratched heavily

front tyres are wearing

windscreen has light scratches in zone a

Fail 24 Jun 2006 31,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet scratched heavily

front tyres are wearing

windscreen has light scratches in zone a

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 JYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SV03 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

SV03 JYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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