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CU03 FVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,683 mi
Last recorded105,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,199 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 81,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,175 miles

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)

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 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CU03 FVL, 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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What year was CU03 FVL registered?

CU03 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 FVL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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