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SP53 CMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 120,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,685 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

rear shock absorber dust sheilds insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,420 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,861 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 28,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front wiper blades not clearing 100%.

both rear tyres age cracking.

slight judder at front brakes.

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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SP53 CMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP53 CMK, 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 SP53 CMK registered?

SP53 CMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 CMK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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