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CW53 CFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 136,820 miles

both headlamp images poor

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Oct 2012 136,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both headlamp images poor

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,546 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,625 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,489 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,420 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 CFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CW53 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

CW53 CFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CW53 CFD safe to buy?

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