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DX03 CZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases including rear system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,044 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

rear exhaust deterorating

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,068 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread & wearing at edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

slight oil leak

stone chip in front screen

Fail 28 Apr 2021 94,067 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe split & blowing, also back box corroded & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread & wearing at edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (heavily lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

slight oil leak

stone chip in front screen

Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,200 miles

slight oil leak.

stone chip in front screen.

Nearside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 88,482 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 87,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,878 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

both headlamp aims weak,headlamp lens opeque

engine management light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

both headlamp aims weak,headlamp lens opeque

engine management light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,461 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section between catalytic converters (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on - just met emission requirements

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,174 miles

back box exhaust corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,129 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lenses detiorated

eml light on

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,075 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,281 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,113 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 44,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,139 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 31,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,833 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 CZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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