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CA03 SYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,389 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,247 miles

Backbox exhaust section outer skin deteriorating

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,247 miles

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

Backbox exhaust section outer skin deteriorating

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine light on

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coolent leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,477 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coolent leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH rear tyres very heavily perished on outer sidewalls and in tread area

Slight exhaust blow on front flexi pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,593 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,351 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,524 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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 SYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

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

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