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SY03 CHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

299,663 mi
Last recorded299,663 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 299,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 292,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 282,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 276,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 261,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 238,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 219,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 195,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

one centre exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 170,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 146,017 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2008 101,205 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 77,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 59,694 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 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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