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CW53 HDN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,215 mi
Last recorded162,215 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 162,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 162,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 157,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 152,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 137,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 125,010 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

back box deteriorated

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,010 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorated

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,322 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,919 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,037 miles

N/S windscreen washer not fully efficient

Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,037 miles

N/S windscreen washer not fully efficient

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,525 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Engine undershield fitted.

Plastic underbody covers fitted.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,523 miles

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working.

Engine undershield fitted.

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

Plastic underbody covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,237 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 HDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

Is CW53 HDN safe to buy?

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