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DX03 CZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 137,087 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 130,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 130,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 121,508 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, (Offside front tyre worn very badly)

Engine is leaking oil.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front headlamps lenses are deteriorating. ( nearing limits )

Fail 9 May 2014 121,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, (Offside front tyre worn very badly)

Engine is leaking oil.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front headlamps lenses are deteriorating. ( nearing limits )

Offside wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,885 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 10,507 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

verry bad oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2012 10,507 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

verry bad oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,603 miles

Engine noisey requires further attention

Fuel Fiter corroded and seeping

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,581 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,515 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 CZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

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

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