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H13 CDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,024 mi
Last recorded171,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 CDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 171,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 165,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 165,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 161,034 miles

hand brake slightly high travel

offside rear shock slightly leaking both front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,496 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,598 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2014 96,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perished (worn by age)

o/s/f tyre perished (worn by age)

Fail 29 Jun 2014 96,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perished (worn by age)

o/s/f tyre perished (worn by age)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Jun 2013 82,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jun 2012 72,206 miles

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

front discs slightly rusty & o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,206 miles

front discs slightly rusty & o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 167,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 167,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 155,975 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 155,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 135,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,691 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H13 CDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H13 CDL, 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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H13 CDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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