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CX03 FUF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,416 mi
Last recorded169,416 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 169,416 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 169,353 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 162,835 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 162,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 155,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 144,923 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2014 130,721 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 130,719 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,371 miles

rear box section outer skin corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2013 116,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box section outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 103,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 92,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/Front Tyre Worn on inner Edge

Pass 3 May 2011 92,214 miles

O/S/Front Tyre Worn on inner Edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,591 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,790 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 FUF 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 61.9%.

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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

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

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