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VO03 CWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,514 mi
Last recorded92,514 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 CWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 89,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 87,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 85,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,356 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear x2 axle bushes deteriorating

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,669 miles

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

Offside Rear hub damp brake readings low may require repair

engine covers and under trays fitted

images poor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,743 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,977 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 47,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,654 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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VO03 CWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO03 CWV, 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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VO03 CWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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