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FD03 CUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Door mirror unit loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,233 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Door mirror unit loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,373 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split near CV boot inner fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,368 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH NEAR THE INNER CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,338 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm..also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside sill damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,370 miles

25 % imbalance across rear brakes

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,104 miles

back box baffles loose

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

oil on engine

rear windscreen covered in bird feaces

Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,104 miles

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

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

back box baffles loose

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

oil on engine

rear windscreen covered in bird feaces

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,130 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,693 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly across tread

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge and cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking in tread

wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,011 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,723 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 CUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUU, 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 CUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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