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CK53 FAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,787 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 69,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 69,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,392 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 41,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 4,175 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 FAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK53 FAU, 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 CK53 FAU registered?

CK53 FAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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