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CW53 CFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 110,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

plastic undertrays fitted under vejicle

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

plastic undertrays fitted under vejicle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,954 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,536 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,536 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,721 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer is deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,768 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,328 miles

fuel flap broken....(does not close)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,082 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 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

CW53 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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