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CK53 MUO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MUO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 163,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 140,520 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends on both sides on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 140,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exuast flexible pipe leaking gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends on both sides on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,541 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,218 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,993 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,732 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,981 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,717 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,510 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 3 Nov 2012 81,346 miles

Rear shock absorber bump stops seperating

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen at present

Offside front brake pad starting to wear thin and front brake discs wearing

Rear shock absorber bump stops seperating

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,371 miles

Nearside rear shocker bump stop deterioated/perished

Offside rear shocker bump stop deterioated/perished slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,370 miles

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

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

Nearside rear shocker bump stop deterioated/perished

Offside rear shocker bump stop deterioated/perished slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,177 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 MUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

CK53 MUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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