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FM53 CFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,215 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,507 miles

Advise nearside rear door doesnt open from inside. Advise eml light on. various minor oil leaks.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,507 miles

Advise nearside rear door doesnt open from inside. Advise eml light on. various minor oil leaks.

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,896 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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FM53 CFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM53 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

FM53 CFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is FM53 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 CFN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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