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FN53 CZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,900 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted and scored

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front disc pitted and scored

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front disc pitted and scored

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front disc pitted and scored

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,567 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2016 83,567 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,205 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,369 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,022 miles

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

rear of ex rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 43,229 miles

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

o/s front brakedisc deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

o/s front brakedisc deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,356 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,570 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 CZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 FN53 CZJ, 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 CZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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