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FD03 CSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,524 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,792 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 64,792 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,987 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,542 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,827 miles

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

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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FD03 CSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD03 CSZ, 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 FD03 CSZ registered?

FD03 CSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FD03 CSZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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