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AE53 CGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,986 miles

Both front bottom arms heavily corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear back box poor condition.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,865 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 87,173 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,063 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,220 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,521 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,810 miles

offside rear tyre cracked around edge of tread pattern

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,328 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing but does not expose cord or wire

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,119 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,184 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 27 Aug 2008 29,642 miles

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

all four tyres have cracks in tread cords not exsposed

Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,642 miles

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

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

all four tyres have cracks in tread cords not exsposed

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,103 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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AE53 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE53 CGK, 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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AE53 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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