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CP53 HLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,075 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 98,075 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,721 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 91,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 83,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,835 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,835 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,862 miles

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

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,070 miles

e.c.u craddle broken not securing/holding e.c.u

Fail 4 Feb 2008 47,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

e.c.u craddle broken not securing/holding e.c.u

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,638 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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CP53 HLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP53 HLA, 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 CP53 HLA registered?

CP53 HLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CP53 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 HLA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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