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AJ53 CWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,525 mi
Last recorded123,525 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 123,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 112,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,728 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)

Offside rear tyre close to limit and perrished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside rear tyre close to limit and perrished

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,918 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake dises are very rusty

front brakes have brake judder

o/s/f console bushs has been fitted rong and is starting to split

o/s/r tyre is iow and cracked and perished

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,814 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake dises are very rusty

front brakes have brake judder

o/s/f console bushs has been fitted rong and is starting to split

o/s/r tyre is iow and cracked and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,797 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn & in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

O/S/R Tyre serverly perished/split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake imbalance 18%

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,250 miles

front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,381 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,166 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 CWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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