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SV03 CKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 CKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,716 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,588 miles

EML on

Exhaust flexi worn but not blowing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,586 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant low

EML on

Exhaust flexi worn but not blowing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,622 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,622 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,772 miles

Front exhaust flexy

Front suspension arm rear bushes

ecu light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexy

Front suspension arm rear bushes

ecu light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,225 miles

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

ecu light on

Fail 16 Jan 2015 64,223 miles

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

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhuast flexy

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ecu light on

Fail 17 Jan 2013 43,038 miles

ecu light on

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,118 miles

both front tyres spliting

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,174 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 17,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,198 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,328 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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SV03 CKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SV03 CKA, 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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SV03 CKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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