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CU03 EEY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,222 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 99,221 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,055 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,154 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,263 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides head lights (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0m, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm,Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides head lights (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0m, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm,Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,820 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear and centre passenger seat belt not tested as passenger seat has been removed

rear section of exhaust system is corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded, especially the rear silencer

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear and centre seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2014 48,927 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre has no visible tread on the inner edge of the tyre

o/s rear tyre is slightly mis-shapen

o/s windscreen wiper has a split on each end of the rubber blade

Fail 30 May 2014 48,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre has no visible tread on the inner edge of the tyre

o/s rear tyre is slightly mis-shapen

o/s windscreen wiper has a split on each end of the rubber blade

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

under trays damaged and o/s/f lower gril missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,964 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

under trays damaged and o/s/f lower gril missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 10 May 2010 25,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake disc has corrossion on braking surface

Offside front brake disc has corrossion on braking surface

Pass 26 May 2009 24,254 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 27 May 2008 22,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,453 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 EEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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