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CX03 LPU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,064 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 LPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

CX03 LPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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