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CN03 BTF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,739 mi
Last recorded187,739 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 187,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 187,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 177,279 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 177,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction door mirror glass broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 164,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and needs renewing

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorating and corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 152,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and needs renewing

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorating and corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 138,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper scratches to windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2015 124,265 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper scratches to windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,770 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 100,316 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,316 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,136 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,358 miles

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

o/s/r backing plate showing signs of dampness

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,842 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,962 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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CN03 BTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN03 BTF, 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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CN03 BTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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