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DX03 CZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,894 mi
Last recorded149,894 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,894 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Feb 2015 149,894 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs in poor corroded condition

reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Mar 2014 142,200 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

electric power steering warning light on intermittently

Pass 26 Mar 2014 142,200 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

electric power steering warning light on intermittently

Pass 15 Mar 2013 135,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 122,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 122,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,019 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 92,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,566 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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DX03 CZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX03 CZA, 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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DX03 CZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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