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CN03 MHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front outer sill filled with filler

both rear shock absorber gaiters missing

Tailgate struts not working

Fail 16 Oct 2024 114,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tailgate struts not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front outer sill filled with filler

both rear shock absorber gaiters missing

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,877 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever nearing the limits of travel, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever nearing the limits of travel, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,026 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 93,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,291 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve leaking slightly, and rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded and dust cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 89,356 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo vacuum pipe split. (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve leaking slightly, and rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 2.4mm @centre of tread. 165/70R14 81T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded and dust cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

exhaust rear silencer coroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 87,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

exhaust rear silencer coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,138 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,138 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

handbrake travel nearing limit

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,815 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 29 Sep 2016 76,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,453 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,413 miles

wheel trims fitted so can not check wheel nuts

Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheel trims fitted so can not check wheel nuts

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,723 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,723 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,912 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 MHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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