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SY03 DKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,302 mi
Last recorded196,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 196,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 188,018 miles

Both regsitration plate lights deteriorated

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 177,849 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lights deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2016 177,812 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lights deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 166,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 150,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear tyre tread depth's 3mm

Registration plate lights deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 150,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear tyre tread depth's 3mm

Registration plate lights deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,279 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 15 Jan 2013 128,987 miles

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

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

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

Both headlights deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,911 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 690,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,124 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,001 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 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

SY03 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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