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CX03 FZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,636 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from fan switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,636 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from fan switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,175 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,623 miles

MAJOR REPAIR TO OFF SIDE REAR OUTER TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,604 miles

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

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

MAJOR REPAIR TO OFF SIDE REAR OUTER TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,292 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 54,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2008 19,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,202 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 FZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

CX03 FZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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