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SY03 CGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,582 mi
Last recorded164,582 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 164,582 miles

N/s/f door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 164,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 153,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 135,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 116,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,776 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 CGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

SY03 CGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is SY03 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 CGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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