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CU03 JVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 130,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

both headlamps cloudy and patterns weak

exhaust outer skin corroded

front and rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,023 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,227 miles

windscreen slighlty scratched

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

front and rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen slighlty scratched

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,566 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,354 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,354 miles

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

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

both front inner cv boots clips missing on small ends but not leaking

both headlamps cloudy

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,899 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 JVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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