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CV52 ORN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 ORN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Stub-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,380 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,687 miles

Front arb links slightly worn

Front headlights slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,997 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,726 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,042 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,626 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,673 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,104 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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CV52 ORN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV52 ORN, 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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CV52 ORN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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