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CU03 JWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 130,702 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2011 115,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 115,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 103,378 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen but still able too see clearly

Pass 21 May 2009 86,916 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2009 86,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 JWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

CU03 JWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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