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FN53 CXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,770 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 103,767 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,705 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,705 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 20 Sep 2011 48,993 miles

both front suspension arm bushes poor

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,622 miles

both front headlights on lower tolerance levels

Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlights on lower tolerance levels

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,698 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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FN53 CXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 FN53 CXZ, 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 FN53 CXZ registered?

FN53 CXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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