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CX53 BHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shield corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 833,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust shield corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,665 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 83,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,792 miles

Offside 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 27 Sep 2010 49,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,728 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,180 miles

osf tyre sidewall damge monitor

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,411 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 BHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX53 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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