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SY03 DLE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 DLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,050 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,756 miles

battery lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust in poor condition at rear

power steering lamp illuminated some times at start up ,but every time

sun strip fitted to windscreen upper

Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,679 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

battery lamp illuminated

both front brake discs in very poor condition

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust in poor condition at rear

power steering lamp illuminated some times at start up ,but every time

sun strip fitted to windscreen upper

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,977 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 82,572 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,311 miles

front outer brake pads on test limit reccomend early replacement

Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,830 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 DLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

SY03 DLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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