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CX03 FUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 FUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

low oil added 1l

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,093 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise park brake efficiency just met

headlamps misting

Fail 8 Oct 2021 82,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise park brake efficiency just met

headlamps misting

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder burst on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure rear

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,809 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,720 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,732 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,732 miles

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

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

cracks to sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,848 miles

corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules

cracks to rear tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,848 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules

cracks to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,402 miles

surface cracks to rear tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

surface cracks to rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,353 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not excessively

surface cracks in all four tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not excessively

surface cracks in all four tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,855 miles

surface cracks in all four tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,199 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 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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