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FD03 CVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,875 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight beam images poor.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. inner c.v. gaitor, small clip insecure.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

wipers not fully tested.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,755 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. driveshaft inner c.v. boot, small clip missing.

o/s/f. washer jet faulty.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 94,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. driveshaft inner c.v. boot, small clip missing.

o/s/f. washer jet faulty.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,391 miles

both headlight beam images poor.

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish,

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight beam images poor.

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish,

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s. washer jet faulty.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,552 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s. washer jet faulty.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,594 miles

front brake balance 23%

pas light on

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 80,594 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance 23%

pas light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,797 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,467 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,676 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,676 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,797 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

FD03 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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