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SY03 ARF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,172 mi
Last recorded146,172 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,172 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 146,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve and clamps rotted / split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not unlock / cannot be opened from interior nor exterior (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

park performance requirements just met

Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding peeling

slight rotational noise o/s/r

Fail 5 Mar 2020 142,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding peeling

slight rotational noise o/s/r

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 135,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake pad sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement seized on at pivot/caliper/not self adjusted out (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 128,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,782 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,422 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,422 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out due to leaking pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,296 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,054 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARF, 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 ARF registered?

SY03 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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