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CU03 FZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,332 mi
Last recorded198,332 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 198,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 178,786 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 178,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 164,377 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 164,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) off side inner rack arm ball joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,555 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 145,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 129,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,859 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,893 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,770 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,375 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 FZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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