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CX03 DFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,686 mi
Last recorded132,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,415 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,776 miles

Rear Silencer in poor condition but not Leaking.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,274 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are showing deep cracks to tread area

Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are showing deep cracks to tread area

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,923 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,923 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 16,111 miles

Advise drivers seat adjuster damaged but seat secure.

Advise slight cracking on all four tyre treads but no ply or cords visible.

Pass 2 May 2006 11,400 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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CX03 DFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX03 DFE, 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 CX03 DFE registered?

CX03 DFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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