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CA03 SZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,940 mi
Last recorded178,940 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 178,940 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

exhaust backbox deteriorated

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Sep 2014 178,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

exhaust backbox deteriorated

handbrake travel high

Fail 9 Sep 2014 178,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

mid and rear exaust badley corroed

Pass 10 Sep 2013 170,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 170,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 162,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 162,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 147,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 125,419 miles

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,098 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,484 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 SZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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