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MV53 CAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,835 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,834 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front tyres below legal limlt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Silencer corroded & peeling

Fail 26 Jun 2018 87,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer corroded & peeling

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,524 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,153 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

rear heat sheild loose but secure

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,796 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,635 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,809 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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MV53 CAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV53 CAE, 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 MV53 CAE registered?

MV53 CAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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