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CW53 CFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,779 mi
Last recorded51,779 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,779 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Reaqr Exhaust Silencer outer skin is splitting away from main assembly, but no gases are leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,285 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,859 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,670 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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CW53 CFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CW53 CFA, 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 CW53 CFA registered?

CW53 CFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CW53 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 CFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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