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CK53 EKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,621 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly bent (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

abs light turned off but may come back

both front and nearside rear tyres worn below legal limit on edges (stepped tread type pattern)

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly bent (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn below legal limit on edges (stepped tread type pattern)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

nearside rear tyer perished

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

nearside rear tyer perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 65,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,258 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,068 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,129 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,294 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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CK53 EKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK53 EKJ, 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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CK53 EKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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