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CX03 KVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,286 mi
Last recorded232,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 232,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 232,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 223,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 212,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 206,587 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 206,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 204,019 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 195,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust boxes peeling

Pass 23 May 2011 168,549 miles

Advise front wishbone rear bushes perished

Fail 23 May 2011 168,549 miles

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

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

Advise front wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 25 May 2010 143,705 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 143,346 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 117,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 116,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust rear heat shield incecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,305 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 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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