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SX53 CWC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 CWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,479 miles

Nearside Rear wrong bulb fitted to rear sidelight

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,603 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,028 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,077 miles

exhaust system slightly corroided

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,579 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,740 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,740 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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SX53 CWC 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 78.6%.

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 SX53 CWC, 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 SX53 CWC registered?

SX53 CWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SX53 CWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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