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FD03 CVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,015 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 87,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber outer covers insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,029 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber outer covers insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,807 miles

Corrosion on exhaust front and rear sections

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber outer covers insecure.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion on exhaust front and rear sections

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber outer covers insecure.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 62,996 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,146 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,867 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 24,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,686 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 10,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 CVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

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

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