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AU53 CEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 108,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,394 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Sep 2014 102,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,766 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,433 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,068 miles

slight windscreen damage

Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,831 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,220 miles

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

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

advise front wiper blades replaceing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,391 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing cracking in lower tread area

Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,203 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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AU53 CEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU53 CEV, 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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AU53 CEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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