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PK53 CXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Mar 2021 78,349 miles

Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front coil springs.wishbones.shock absorbers.and drop links corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,209 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated, just ok at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake back plate missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Rear washer jet and wiper inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,744 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracking in the tread, just ok

Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracking in the tread, just ok

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,034 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in tread, just ok at time of test

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper faulty

slight imbalance on the front brakes

small chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,666 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,587 miles

head lamp lense covers deteriated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper in op

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,587 miles

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

head lamp lense covers deteriated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper in op

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,333 miles

both valve in the rear tyres are badly cracked

n/s front is and odd wheel but with the same size tyre as the o/s (matching pair on axle)

no rear washers and wiper blade deteriated

no reverse lights

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking slightly

power steering pipe corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both valve in the rear tyres are badly cracked

n/s front is and odd wheel but with the same size tyre as the o/s (matching pair on axle)

no rear washers and wiper blade deteriated

no reverse lights

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking slightly

power steering pipe corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,227 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,709 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,191 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON EDGE

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,957 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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PK53 CXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 PK53 CXE, 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 PK53 CXE registered?

PK53 CXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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