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CV53 WWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,515 mi
Last recorded203,515 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 203,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 203,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 194,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 183,654 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 26 Feb 2022 183,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 173,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 170,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 157,340 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 157,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper / lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,776 miles

Engine management light on during test on inspection

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 135,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 135,445 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 124,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,886 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,171 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 109,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,146 miles

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

rear wheel's bind

Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wheel's bind

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,676 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

n/s/r tyre slightly flat spotted

Fail 20 Oct 2008 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,159 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV53 WWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CV53 WWY, 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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CV53 WWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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