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SY03 AMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,535 mi
Last recorded84,535 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,535 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper too big

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 58,567 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,635 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 33,617 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,861 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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SY03 AMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SY03 AMV, 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 SY03 AMV registered?

SY03 AMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SY03 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 AMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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