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AE53 KLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 118,130 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded, front exhaust section blowing.

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

Nearside rear bump stop insecure.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 118,130 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded, front exhaust section blowing.

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

Nearside rear bump stop insecure.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,125 miles

Nearside Front damper has a light misting of oil.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,920 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

Front exhaust flexable section split and leaking. Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,919 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust flexable section split and leaking. Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 107,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system is in poor condition

front brakes are binding

o/s head lamp pattern diffused

o/s/f tyre is 11 years old

spare tyre is bald

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,224 miles

EML active

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R bumpstop/dust cover for shock absorber deteriorated

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML active

N/S/R bumpstop/dust cover for shock absorber deteriorated

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,868 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Outer Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,150 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition and flexible section at front has slight leak.

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

Power steering warning light on intermittent. At time of test no fault found with operation of power steering.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,133 miles

Exhaust front pipe leaking within braided area

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,565 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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AE53 KLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE53 KLV, 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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AE53 KLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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