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CE53 NZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 106,543 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,506 miles

unable to fully see front brake pads, noise from offside rear brake? area

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,327 miles

n/s/f washer poor. n/s/f wiper starting to separating.

play in o/s/f trackrod end. nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,396 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre-to-rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre-to-rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,350 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,350 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,500 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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CE53 NZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CE53 NZG, 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 CE53 NZG registered?

CE53 NZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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