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CU03 MGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,274 mi
Last recorded146,274 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 146,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 146,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,703 miles

Nearside Front sun visor clip miss but still secure and operational with another devise

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rubber deteriorated no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 141,702 miles

Brake fluid contaminated to much water ingress (1.8 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both deteriorated - cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor clip miss but still secure and operational with another devise

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rubber deteriorated no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,095 miles

Nearside Front sun visor clip missing but visor is secure

Rear rear exhaust box has corrsion but not leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,688 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding //

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,775 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect underneath vehicle do due plastic covers

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,423 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect underneath vehicle do due plastic covers

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,040 miles

unable to check centre brake pipes due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

unable to check centre brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,617 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,676 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,873 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 MGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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