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CX53 BGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,546 mi
Last recorded137,546 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,546 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 120,209 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 117,170 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,184 miles

Front registration plate starting to fade.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 106,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate starting to fade.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,823 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,677 miles

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,502 miles

Damage to offside rear body.

Front hub caps missing.

Headlight lenses faded.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to offside rear body.

Front hub caps missing.

Headlight lenses faded.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,346 miles

Both front hub caps missing.

Damage to offside rear body.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate starting to fade.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,346 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front hub caps missing.

Damage to offside rear body.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate starting to fade.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,101 miles

Both front hubcaps missing.

Damage on offside rear quarter panel.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front hubcaps missing.

Damage on offside rear quarter panel.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,817 miles

Damage to offside rear bodywork.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,504 miles

Body damage both sides rear plus boot.

No wheel trims on front wheels.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,503 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body damage both sides rear plus boot.

Near side rear door lock faulty.

No wheel trims on front wheels.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,418 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,417 miles

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

Rear bush on offside wishbone perishing and starting to split.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,849 miles

No wheel tim on off side front.

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,849 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)

No wheel tim on off side front.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,523 miles

near side front tyre worn on both edges

off side front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,903 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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CX53 BGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX53 BGK, 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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CX53 BGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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