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CX53 BHE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,404 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST TAIL BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pad holding clip incorrectly fitted

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,942 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,941 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriating

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,728 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2015 72,728 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,679 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,753 miles

The nearside non-obligatory mirror is insecure.

The rear silencer outer sheathing is corroded but the silencer is not leaking.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside non-obligatory mirror is insecure.

The rear silencer outer sheathing is corroded but the silencer is not leaking.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,973 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side rear brake disc very corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,948 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,439 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,648 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,805 miles

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

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 BHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BHE, 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 CX53 BHE registered?

CX53 BHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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