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CM51 MOS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 MOS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 174,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 167,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 167,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 142,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,489 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,682 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,340 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 27 Oct 2008 44,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,496 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

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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CM51 MOS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CM51 MOS, 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 CM51 MOS registered?

CM51 MOS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is CM51 MOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM51 MOS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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