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AU03 CKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,392 mi
Last recorded159,392 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 159,392 miles

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

engine rattling

various body damage

Fail 23 Mar 2018 159,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine rattling

various body damage

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,485 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

car tested in wet weather

gearbox and engine oil leak

park brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,485 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

car tested in wet weather

gearbox and engine oil leak

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,648 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 88,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,415 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks to out side of wall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,669 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,396 miles

Nearside 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)

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 2 Apr 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,028 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 40,789 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 24 Mar 2006 30,838 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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AU03 CKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU03 CKA, 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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AU03 CKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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