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CX03 DFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 152,008 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/ track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 148,688 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 148,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 134,912 miles

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

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

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

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 115,440 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 115,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 10,583 miles

nearside rear baake sticking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,762 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,884 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 64,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,013 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2006 36,975 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 DFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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