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CP53 LFW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,014 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 148,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 140,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens outer faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 140,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,195 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,075 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,777 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,745 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 LFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 CP53 LFW, 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 22 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 LFW registered?

CP53 LFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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