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CF53 EXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,182 mi
Last recorded59,182 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,534 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 49,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,517 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 45,517 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,056 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on outer treads, Tyre has inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 44,056 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split and no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on outer treads, Tyre has inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,119 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,859 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,507 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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CF53 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF53 EXW, 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 CF53 EXW registered?

CF53 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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