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LX03 CXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,207 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,878 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,080 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs pitted, pads are good

Fail 5 Aug 2019 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs pitted, pads are good

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,471 miles

PROMPT offside headlamp

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

front wipers

rear brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,491 miles

PROMPT nearside front CV gaiter deteriorated

PROMPT nearside front suspension rear bush worn heavily

PROMPT offisde front suspension arm rear bush worn heavily

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,491 miles

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

PROMPT nearside front CV gaiter deteriorated

PROMPT nearside front suspension rear bush worn heavily

PROMPT offisde front suspension arm rear bush worn heavily

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F shock absorber starting to mist

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,815 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc pitting

Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,120 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc pitting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,391 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,325 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,234 miles

attention too petrol flap

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,717 miles

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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LX03 CXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LX03 CXZ, 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 LX03 CXZ registered?

LX03 CXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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