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FD03 CVH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,724 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,649 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 99,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,609 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,608 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,398 miles

n.s.f. seatbelt getting slow to retract

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,989 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 80,705 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 12 May 2011 80,705 miles

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

E.M.L on

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,793 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 37,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,454 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 CVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

FD03 CVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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