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CA03 VYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 60,566 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall badly cracked/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Centre strut pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery terminal loose

no reversing lights

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 46,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished between tread pattern

Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perished between tread pattern

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,002 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 VYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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