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CA03 SYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,722 mi
Last recorded151,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2018 151,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on rear

Pass 29 Jun 2017 145,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 May 2016 136,008 miles

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

slight handbrake travel

Offside Rear noise when rotated inside wheel

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split on the clip side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14hr (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,745 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake pads looks low and wear on discs

both front suspension arm bushes cracking and parished

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 185/60/14hr

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Jun 2015 128,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake pads looks low and wear on discs

both front suspension arm bushes cracking and parished

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 185/60/14hr

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 124,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,872 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 118,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheels binding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,383 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,963 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,250 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,119 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 SYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA03 SYH, 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 CA03 SYH registered?

CA03 SYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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