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PL03 CSY

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 122,623 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,874 miles

emissions not done due to broken front pipe

engine and under body covers

Fail 27 Feb 2016 106,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions not done due to broken front pipe

engine and under body covers

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,120 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,997 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 97,974 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 97,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,140 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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PL03 CSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL03 CSY, 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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PL03 CSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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