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AJ53 CWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,279 mi
Last recorded86,279 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriated.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 38,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 34,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,991 miles

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:rear tyres perishing between treads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,407 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 10 Oct 2006 17,765 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 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

AJ53 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is AJ53 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 CWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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