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VX03 CYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,821 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,614 miles

coolant leak

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp lenses fading

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp lenses fading

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 54,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,632 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,313 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,303 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,244 miles

Electric power steering warning light is on, indicating there is a fault

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,821 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 31,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,361 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,974 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 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

VX03 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 CYC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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