MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH BODY SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT FRONT ENDS--OFFSIDE MORE ADVANCED
BOTH HEADLAMP LENS'S DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY AFFECTING THE BEAM IMAGES
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
EMISSIONS TEST (SMOKE TEST) ONLY JUST PASSED
NEARSIDE REAR BODY SILL CORRODED REQUIRING ATTENTION SOON
NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR BRAKE DISCS DETRIORATED
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED AND HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
REAR TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED IN TREADS SLIGHTLY --FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken UPPER SECTION (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH BODY SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT FRONT ENDS--OFFSIDE MORE ADVANCED
BOTH HEADLAMP LENS'S DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY AFFECTING THE BEAM IMAGES
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
EMISSIONS TEST (SMOKE TEST) ONLY JUST PASSED
NEARSIDE REAR BODY SILL CORRODED REQUIRING ATTENTION SOON
NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR BRAKE DISCS DETRIORATED
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED AND HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
REAR TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED IN TREADS SLIGHTLY --FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
front head light low out poor pattern close on excesive
high front brake imbalance / rear discs corroded
nsr flexy by caliper bent damaged close on excesive
play at osf rack arm
rear exhaust heavily corroded
sills heavily corroded close on excesive
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bar (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high front brake imbalance / rear discs corroded
nsr flexy by caliper bent damaged close on excesive
osf headlight low out put
rear exhaust heavily corroded
sills heavily corroded close on excesive
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust corroded
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front tyres low on edges
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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CE53 NZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CE53 NZW, 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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CE53 NZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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