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CW53 CGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,270 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

All suspension components corroded/flaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little or no reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 119,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded/flaking

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little or no reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,644 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,427 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,876 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 89,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,525 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,383 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 60,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,104 miles

handbrake travel becoming high

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 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CGK, 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 CGK registered?

CW53 CGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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