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CW53 HCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 105,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,446 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 70,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 35,654 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 HCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

CW53 HCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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