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CK53 MTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,230 mi
Last recorded177,230 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 177,230 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 169,189 miles

Both headlights in poor condition

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing split

Pass 28 Nov 2018 160,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR parking brake low performance

Fail 28 Nov 2018 160,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR parking brake low performance

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f both rear bush,may require to attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f and n/s/f,both may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view may require to attention (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay and underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

exhaust box end very rusty,may require to attention

o/s/f sill panel outer has slightly corroded

rear seat back rests slightly loose,may require to attention

steering pipe slightly corroded

the booth strut not working

windscreen have few chips

Fail 10 Nov 2017 151,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens is broken (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f both rear bush,may require to attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f and n/s/f,both may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view may require to attention (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay and underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

exhaust box end very rusty,may require to attention

o/s/f sill panel outer has slightly corroded

rear seat back rests slightly loose,may require to attention

steering pipe slightly corroded

the booth strut not working

windscreen have few chips

Pass 3 Sep 2013 150,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 150,190 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 138,508 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split and have movement advise replacment

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

both rear tyres perished

movement in front anti roll bar bushes

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing low

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Jul 2012 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split and have movement advise replacment

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

movement in front anti roll bar bushes

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing low

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,115 miles

Both anti roll bar links have split gaiters

Brake discs well worn

Nearside brake lamp a bit dim

Wishbone bushes a bit weak

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brakes abit uneven

Fail 17 Jun 2011 119,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both anti roll bar links have split gaiters

Brake discs well worn

Nearside brake lamp a bit dim

Wishbone bushes a bit weak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,105 miles

Front number plate cracked

Both front brake disc's corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 102,105 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,528 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight blue/white tint on front headlamps

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,438 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 MTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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