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WA53 CFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,335 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,874 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)

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,590 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,631 miles

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

odd speed rated tyres on rear axle

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to protection covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

long handbrake travel

nearside hand brake cable starting to deteriorate

odd speed rated tyres on rear axle

offside rear brake effort slightly low for service and parking brake

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to protection covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,920 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre near limit.

offside front brake pads low.

offside front tyre on limit on edges.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres are of different speed ratings

spare tyre missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres are of different speed ratings

spare tyre missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,619 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,942 miles

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

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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WA53 CFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA53 CFK, 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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WA53 CFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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