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AJ53 CVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axel bushes worn/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Slight handbrake travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,781 miles

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

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 both rear ()

exhaust system and sleeve corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 both rear ()

exhaust system and sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,162 miles

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

exhaust blow at front pipe flex

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

upper stop lamp partially illuminated when side lights on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,849 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

upper stop lamp partially illuminated when side lights on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,935 miles

Childs seats fitted to rear sears

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,922 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2012 58,818 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,812 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,964 miles

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 24 Sep 2010 45,878 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 23 Sep 2009 37,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,780 miles

condition of front number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cut 2 places not exsposing canvas at time of test recommend replacement!!!!!

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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AJ53 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ53 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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AJ53 CVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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