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MV53 CFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor slight corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake disks corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

offside and nearside rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 6 Dec 2019 99,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

offside and nearside rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r shocker dust cover loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 94,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r shocker dust cover loose

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,813 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,119 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,544 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,544 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,117 miles

engine management light on

exhaust backbox casing corroded

n/s/rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,974 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,858 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 57,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,384 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,588 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 CFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

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

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