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CA03 SXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,926 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 103,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,755 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,812 miles

Front To rear undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Rear Exhaust box deterioated.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front To rear undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Rear Exhaust box deterioated.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,606 miles

Front To rear undertray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,606 miles

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

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

Front To rear undertray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2016 88,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 11 May 2016 88,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2015 87,048 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 87,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 85,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,925 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,412 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 31,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,110 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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CA03 SXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CA03 SXY, 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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CA03 SXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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