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SY03 AKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 137,118 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

tracking may need attention

Fail 28 May 2014 137,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

tracking may need attention

Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 93,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 89,403 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,034 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,666 miles

Both front discs are showing signs of wear. †

Both rear discs are showing signs of rust.

N/S rear tyre is approaching wear limits.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 75,666 miles

Both front discs are showing signs of wear. †

Both rear discs are showing signs of rust.

N/S rear tyre is approaching wear limits.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SY03 AKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY03 AKN, 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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SY03 AKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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