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FN53 CZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CZH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2022 69,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

front nearside tyre wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2021 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D bulb fitted to halogen type headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D bulb fitted to halogen type headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

front nearside tyre wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,607 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,827 miles

CUT In N/S/F Tyre No Cords Exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,720 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,366 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 29,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,390 miles

damage to n/s/r corner

front wipers noisy

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,877 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 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN53 CZH, 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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FN53 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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