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MV53 CAO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,421 mi
Last recorded50,421 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges almost to cords been run low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light slightly loose

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

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2022 50,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges almost to cords been run low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light slightly loose

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

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 48,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visable p[attern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visable pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,276 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,236 miles

Front both side lights foggy

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracked out side <165-70-14> (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit <165-70-14> (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror cover broken

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 38,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both side lights foggy

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracked out side <165-70-14> (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit <165-70-14> (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror cover broken

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 24,674 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 24,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,030 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f shoke dust cove deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2014 21,030 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f shoke dust cove deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,169 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 17,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 15,574 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 15,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,563 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,112 miles

o/s/f mirror sharp edgge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 5,668 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 5,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 CAO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MV53 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

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

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