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WK53 CMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,292 mi
Last recorded177,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 177,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side front headlamps misted and dim

near side front door mirror cracked

oil leak from engine

service glow plug light on dashboard

Fail 4 Jul 2018 177,100 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side front headlamps misted and dim

near side front door mirror cracked

oil leak from engine

service glow plug light on dashboard

Pass 6 Mar 2017 157,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,212 miles

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

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

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 22 Sep 2015 145,212 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

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

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 126,744 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,490 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 107,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,022 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,240 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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WK53 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 CMF, 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 WK53 CMF registered?

WK53 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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