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CU03 CWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 CWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front head lamps showing det to lens

both front indicators losing amber colour

both front pads and discs showing wear

both front tyres app limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,552 miles

Nearside Front window want open

Nearside Front wiper blade ends split

Offside Rear park brake only 16%

Rear brake imbalance 30% o/s/r low

Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front window want open

Nearside Front wiper blade ends split

Offside Rear park brake only 16%

Rear brake imbalance 30% o/s/r low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,493 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner edges.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,493 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner edges.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,422 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Noise from front of engine area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,851 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,848 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,311 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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CU03 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU03 CWY, 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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CU03 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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