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BV53 CGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking between treads on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,616 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust casing corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,097 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning light on

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,097 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning light on

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,286 miles

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

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

rear box section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,282 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,953 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise rear exaust box deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2013 67,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

advise rear exaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,765 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust box derteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,763 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise rear exhaust box derteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BV53 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BV53 CGK, 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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BV53 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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