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CU53 GEK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GEK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion under car.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion under car.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,385 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside drive (1.8.B.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play nearside drive (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside drive (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,036 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 26,036 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,351 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 GEK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

CU53 GEK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is CU53 GEK safe to buy?

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