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CV52 ORO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,196 mi
Last recorded135,196 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 ORO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,314 miles

engine HAS SLIGHT OILK LEAK

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 86,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight oil leek

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,668 miles

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

engine has slight oil leek

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to reel in

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc/under trays fitted/noise from engine exhaust /lightly smoking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,115 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to reel in

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc/under trays fitted/noise from engine exhaust /lightly smoking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,453 miles

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

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

corrosion on front lower wishbone arms-can not see inner mounting points

n/s/f seat belt slow to reel in

noise from engine

slight corrosion on sump pan,cooling pipe & outer skin of exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on outer skin of exhaust

drive belt in poor condition

noise from engine area

Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,346 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on outer skin of exhaust

drive belt in poor condition

noise from engine area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,108 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 ORO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ORO, 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 CV52 ORO registered?

CV52 ORO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CV52 ORO safe to buy?

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