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CW53 HCX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,531 miles

engine managment warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,409 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 74,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,496 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 HCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW53 HCX registered?

CW53 HCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is CW53 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 HCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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