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CV53 WXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,634 mi
Last recorded156,634 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 156,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 X (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 152,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 152,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,698 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 143,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 137,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 130,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 122,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,661 miles

dog frame fitted in rear

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,559 miles

unable to check rear belts or saets as dog box fitted in rear

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,807 miles

unable to check rear seat belts and seats as built in dog cage in rear of car

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,360 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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CV53 WXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV53 WXB, 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 CV53 WXB registered?

CV53 WXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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