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FD03 CTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 43,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,520 miles

BOTH front wiper blades starting to split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

BOTH front wiper blades starting to split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 32,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking petrol filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,468 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 30,466 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,902 miles

All four tyre outer sidewalls perished

Front brake discs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 24,902 miles

All four tyre outer sidewalls perished

Front brake discs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 23,418 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 23,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 21,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 May 2015 20,174 miles

Headlamps hazey

Pass 27 May 2014 18,464 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Headlamps hazey

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to inspect steering wheel fully as cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,280 miles

small crack in brake servo pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,430 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All tyres have extensive radial cracking between treads but not yet deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,851 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,510 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 6,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,531 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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FD03 CTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CTE, 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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FD03 CTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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