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MV53 CBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,238 mi
Last recorded90,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,243 miles

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2018 54,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 51,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 48,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 5 May 2014 38,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,308 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 25,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 8,012 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 CBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

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

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