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MV53 CBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 64,625 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 64,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,358 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,624 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 22,205 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)

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 CBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF registered?

MV53 CBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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