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AJ53 CWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,856 mi
Last recorded168,856 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 168,856 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 168,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 136,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

both outer sills beginning to corrode

Pass 14 May 2019 130,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 130,410 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 116,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 108,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 108,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 89,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 89,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 71,847 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 71,845 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 62,480 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 50,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,551 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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AJ53 CWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ53 CWA, 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 AJ53 CWA registered?

AJ53 CWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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