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SP53 CMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,686 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering drumstick ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering drumstick ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,772 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Mirror glass smashed

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,906 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Too big for screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Mirror glass smashed

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,864 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear silencer box corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,779 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slighty deteraited

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,779 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slighty deteraited

exhaust rusty

rear discs scored badly

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,354 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rusty but not blowing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,348 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 673,422 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,200 miles

front discs slightly scored

exhaust slightly rusty @ rear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,907 miles

rear brake pads appear to be 70% worn

rear brakes sticking on slightly

rear screen wash inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,754 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,897 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,253 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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SP53 CMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP53 CMV, 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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SP53 CMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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