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CX03 DFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,931 mi
Last recorded87,931 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

Oil leak ()

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust corroded

under body heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ends split (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust corroded

under body heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,517 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)

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

exhaust corroded (rear boxs)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded (rear boxs)

parking brake just on limit 16%

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,086 miles

Rear Silencer Heat Shield Loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,444 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,444 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,446 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 DFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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