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PL03 CYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 101,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,421 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 65,699 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2010 33,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,506 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 15,905 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 CYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CYP, 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 PL03 CYP registered?

PL03 CYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is PL03 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 CYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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