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SY03 CHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,444 mi
Last recorded70,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 70,444 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 66,967 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,243 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,243 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,553 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,452 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,343 miles

Both front suspension bushes starting to split

Vehicle very dirty underneath with mild damage to sump and exhaust

Pass 20 May 2006 20,911 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 CHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc diesel 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 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

SY03 CHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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