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CX53 VHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 136,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,978 miles

engine covers not allowing inspection of some parts

exhaust deteriorated rear

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some parts

Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,092 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,847 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,302 miles

has damage less than 10mm on o/s bottom coner of front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,184 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

CX53 VHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is CX53 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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