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FR03 CMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,709 mi
Last recorded187,709 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 CMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 187,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre wall is slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 187,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre wall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 178,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 178,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

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

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

exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,829 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wing and front bumper damage

Fail 19 Apr 2016 165,829 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Front wing and front bumper damage

Pass 21 Apr 2015 154,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front wing

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 154,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

damage to offside front wing

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,565 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 23 Apr 2009 86,477 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds are slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 59,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FR03 CMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FR03 CMY, 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 FR03 CMY registered?

FR03 CMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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