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CU53 GNO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,237 mi
Last recorded69,237 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,226 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,078 miles

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

Both headlight lenses opaque(weak beam pattern)

Horn intermittent

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,363 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,521 miles

handbrake lever slighty high

Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever slighty high

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,988 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY/////////N/S FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGE//////////// EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY//

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 GNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

CU53 GNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is CU53 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GNO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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