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CN03 BTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,877 mi
Last recorded84,877 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 84,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 83,494 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil weeps

Fail 29 May 2024 83,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint fixing bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil weeps

Pass 30 May 2023 82,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 80,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear bump stops p[erished

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

rear number starting to fade

Fail 27 May 2021 78,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear bump stops p[erished

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

rear number starting to fade

Pass 27 May 2020 77,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bump stops perished

Fail 22 May 2020 77,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,084 miles

EML ON

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,662 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge also perished

offisde front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,766 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 49,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,596 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,596 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,962 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 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN03 BTV, 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 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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