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CX03 FTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,607 miles

Rear exhust rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 82,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,175 miles

Brake performance not tested because of failed top strut bearing (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive revs won't hold causing the car to be outside the parameters (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,589 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2016 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,779 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,035 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,742 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,198 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 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

CX03 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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