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CU03 JFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,185 mi
Last recorded111,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,185 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,599 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,196 miles

slight distortion o/s front brake disc

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,411 miles

Starter motor noisey

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

under body covers fitted,unable to see fuel or braking systems fully

Pass 5 Oct 2008 41,297 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,146 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 JFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

CU03 JFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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