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FM53 CFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,228 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven Low performance (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,717 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in nearside steering rack considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,964 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deterited

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,480 miles

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

age related cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FM53 CFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM53 CFK, 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 FM53 CFK registered?

FM53 CFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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