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MV53 CBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,427 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split ends.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split ends.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Dec 2015 62,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to dteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to dteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jan 2013 49,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,752 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,842 miles

full under floor panels fitted

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

full under floor panels fitted

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,711 miles

under floor tray fitted

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

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes startingt to deteriorate

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,711 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes startingt to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in drivers door mirror

Fail 23 Dec 2008 26,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in drivers door mirror

Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,138 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 CBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CBU, 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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MV53 CBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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