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CW53 CGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,199 miles

Front headlamp lenses dull

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box skin insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,044 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt is in poor condition.

Both rear brakes are binding slightly and nearside rear handbrake arm is sticking down.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,969 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,451 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)

o/s/r brake binding on slightly.

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing through tread.

rear number plate starting to disfigure slightly.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,976 miles

both vehicle number plates starting to disfigure slightly.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,235 miles

rear exhaust box slighty deteriated.

rear number plate starting to disfigure slightly.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 75,235 miles

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

rear exhaust box slighty deteriated.

rear number plate starting to disfigure slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,109 miles

N/S/R suspension bump stop broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,024 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 CGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

CW53 CGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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