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CU53 GDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,820 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,747 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 48,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

n/s h/lamp damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,593 miles

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

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

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

rear high level stop light not working

rear silencer box heavily corroded not holed

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,593 miles

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

rear high level stop light not working

rear silencer box heavily corroded not holed

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nearside front tyre close to wear indicator

advise nearside rear close to wear indicator

high level stop light out

rear screen wash not working

reverse light out

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 12,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CU53 GDV, 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 CU53 GDV registered?

CU53 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CU53 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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