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CX53 BGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,947 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak from radiator

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer box corroded but still working

handbrakes have slight binding

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,818 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,818 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,381 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,199 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,579 miles

advise slight cracking in rear tyre treads

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,630 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 BGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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