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CU03 JWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,429 mi
Last recorded119,429 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 119,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing/coming unbonded and slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle lightly corroding.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint blowing and loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc heavily pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing/coming unbonded and slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle lightly corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 104,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on.

little reserve travel in handbrake.

rear axle corroding.

Pass 11 Sep 2021 97,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing and coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 93,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slightly split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slightly split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,624 miles

o/s front brake flexy hose ferrulle corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2018 76,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front brake flexy hose ferrulle corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,812 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 12,955 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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