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AP53 CVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,257 mi
Last recorded149,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 149,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 149,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 147,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 146,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 146,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 144,756 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 144,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking callipar (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 130,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 126,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 119,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 107,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,359 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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AP53 CVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP53 CVX, 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 AP53 CVX registered?

AP53 CVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AP53 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 CVX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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