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CX03 FYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,919 mi
Last recorded70,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,919 miles

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,919 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,593 miles

os rear brake binding front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust rear box corroded and blowing (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

os rear brake binding front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,249 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,546 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW DISCS WORN AND CORRODED REVERSE LIGHTS US

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW DISCS WORN AND CORRODED REVERSE LIGHTS US

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,225 miles

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,833 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 42,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,017 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,261 miles

both rear tyres cracking

damage to n/s front of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,619 miles

o/s tront tyre tread cracking.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,812 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 25,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,004 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 FYW 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 63.2%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

CX03 FYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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