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CW53 HCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,084 mi
Last recorded115,084 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 115,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 104,804 miles

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,620 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on both edges

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust detrioated

Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,054 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s/f tyre worn on both edges

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust detrioated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,280 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 52,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,245 miles

O/S/Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,370 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 HCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

CW53 HCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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