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VU53 CWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,188 mi
Last recorded176,188 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2005) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2001) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 176,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2005) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2001) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 167,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 157,639 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 154,823 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 150,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 150,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 141,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 128,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 120,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 120,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 111,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 105,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 97,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,939 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 89,836 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,589 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 82,589 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 74,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,877 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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VU53 CWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU53 CWG, 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 VU53 CWG registered?

VU53 CWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is VU53 CWG safe to buy?

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