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CK53 MTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 129,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,917 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective crazing both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2019 119,917 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective crazing both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,284 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,685 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 99,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism worn but still functioning

Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,951 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism worn but still functioning

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

oil leak suspected from oil filter housing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,786 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,786 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine light on

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,940 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

front discs slightly corroded

front flexi part exhaust broken

o/s/f seat belt slightly stiff operation

Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

front discs slightly corroded

front flexi part exhaust broken

o/s/f seat belt slightly stiff operation

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,037 miles

both rear doors dont open

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear doors dont open

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,991 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,205 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,437 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 MTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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