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FG03 CHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,293 mi
Last recorded26,293 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 CHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 26,292 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,003 miles

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

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

cut noted to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2018 26,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

cut noted to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut noted in nearside front tyre outer side wall

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,877 miles

cut noted on nearside front tyre outer side wall

perishing noted (cracking) offside front tyre tread

Fail 24 Feb 2016 24,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut noted on nearside front tyre outer side wall

perishing noted (cracking) offside front tyre tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,917 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both sides front and offside rear tyres are perished

both sides rear seat belts are slow to retract

Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front bumper insecure

both sides front and offside rear tyres are perished

both sides rear seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,978 miles

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2014 22,972 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,973 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,693 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,345 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,996 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 11,147 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FG03 CHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG03 CHD, 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 FG03 CHD registered?

FG03 CHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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