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VX03 CWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,823 mi
Last recorded110,823 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,823 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,701 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 99,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 96,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt not accessable to fully inspecct

engine management light illuminated

towbar: detachable ball & electrical socket removed at time of test.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 96,574 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt not accessable to fully inspecct

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,340 miles

engine warning light illuminated

towbar electrical socket damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light illuminated

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,452 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,378 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,353 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 CWU 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 64.7%.

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 VX03 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

VX03 CWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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