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CU53 GFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,810 mi
Last recorded144,810 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 144,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 144,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,348 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 110,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,054 miles

Brake warning indicates some fault

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,660 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,549 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 GFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 GFK registered?

CU53 GFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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