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CU53 EOG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EOG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,401 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter damp

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,447 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front TYRE 2.2MM

Offside Front SPOT LIGHT DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/60/14/82 H BUDGET (4.1.A.1a)

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front TYRE 2.2MM

Offside Front SPOT LIGHT DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,602 miles

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter treads,on legal limit,splitting and structures breaking down in between tread.

vehicle exhaust corroding and silencer outter skins splitting.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 63,639 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust & offside front suspension arm rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,639 miles

exhaust & offside front suspension arm rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2011 56,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,277 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,265 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,265 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,976 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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CU53 EOG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU53 EOG, 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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CU53 EOG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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