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VX03 CVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,207 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 85,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,297 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 81,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,212 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,300 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,890 miles

o/s front inner tyre VERY WORN

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,722 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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VX03 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VX03 CVU, 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 VX03 CVU registered?

VX03 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is VX03 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 CVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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