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SY03 EHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,093 mi
Last recorded163,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 163,093 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2015 156,703 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round.

coil springs showing slight corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion and a slight blow from seam of back box , to be replaced asap.

front lower arms back bushes worn

front tyres perishing

light oil leak

trailer socket slight intermitant flicker

Fail 18 Jul 2015 156,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes linings to be checked all round.

coil springs showing slight corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion and a slight blow from seam of back box , to be replaced asap.

front lower arms back bushes worn

front tyres perishing

light oil leak

trailer socket slight intermitant flicker

Pass 25 Jul 2014 153,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise full brake check. very slight bind on o/s/r.

advise oil leak

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 149,260 miles

exhaust has slight blow

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 149,260 miles

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

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

exhaust has slight blow

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 144,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 140,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 130,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 114,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,409 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,315 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 EHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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