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CW53 CFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,048 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,777 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,305 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,344 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,687 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

brake service some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,687 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

brake service some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,824 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake service

Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake service

Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake service (handbrake travel)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,723 miles

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

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

brake service (handbrake travel)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,855 miles

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

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

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