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CU03 FZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,748 miles

Please ensure all seats and boot area are free of all obstructions to enable the full inspection of all testable items.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,592 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 85,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,795 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 72,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated.

n/s front outer cv gaiter deteriorated.

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2020 65,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and deteriorated.

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2020 65,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and deteriorated.

rear suspension beam corroded.

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 63,420 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 63,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 61,509 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 11 May 2018 61,509 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 12 May 2017 58,805 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded.

rear beam axle corroded slightly.

Pass 13 May 2016 56,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,561 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2014 50,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 22,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 19,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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 FZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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