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SY03 APV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,414 mi
Last recorded103,414 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 103,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,663 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,821 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,065 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,575 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,844 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 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 APV, 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 APV registered?

SY03 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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