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SY03 APX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 APX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,168 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,871 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 38,238 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2016 38,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut

offside front tyre has slight damage

Pass 8 May 2015 29,677 miles

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,799 miles

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

Offside front spring end broken but still seated.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 19,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,881 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 APX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 APX, 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 APX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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