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CW53 HDC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,846 mi
Last recorded108,846 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 108,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2026 108,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,947 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,890 miles

adise slight play ns rack end

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,894 miles

front brake discs very worn

front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,894 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs very worn

front lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,803 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,981 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 HDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 HDC, 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 22 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 HDC registered?

CW53 HDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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