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CN03 OVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,243 mi
Last recorded127,243 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 127,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 116,615 miles

Engine management light on!

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has small split in the gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2016 116,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on!

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has small split in the gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,382 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,761 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre worn on inner and outer tread patterns

flakey corrosion on back exhaust box

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,127 miles

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

both front tyre worn on inner and outer tread patterns

flakey corrosion on back exhaust box

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,923 miles

both front suspension arm bushes cracking

dent n/s/r wheel arch

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/60/14hr

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,564 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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