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MV53 CAX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,415 miles

Advise suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,319 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,745 miles

Advise small exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,344 miles

center and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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)

center and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,386 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre outter wall slight perishing

parking brake slight travel

unable to check full length of brake and fuel lines due to covers fitted

vehicle requires tracking checked

Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre outter wall slight perishing

parking brake slight travel

unable to check full length of brake and fuel lines due to covers fitted

vehicle requires tracking checked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has slight cracks in walls

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Fail 12 Dec 2008 22,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has slight cracks in walls

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Pass 22 Dec 2007 19,484 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 15,800 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,800 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 CAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

MV53 CAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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