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CA03 SZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,794 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s border-line 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,506 miles

rear exhaust deteiorated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,153 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust aluminium heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sctrach on screen in zone 'A'

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,725 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 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

CA03 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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