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DX03 CYT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,315 mi
Last recorded144,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,315 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

BOTH WIPERS PERISHED

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,846 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

BOTH WIPERS PERISHED

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,690 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,677 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 79,473 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 72,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,593 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 51,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 45,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 40,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,658 miles

power steering belt cracks

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 33,115 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,106 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 19,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,356 miles

excessive oil leak under engine area

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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DX03 CYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX03 CYT, 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 DX03 CYT registered?

DX03 CYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 CYT safe to buy?

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