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AU53 KKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 148,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

engine mil lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 143,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 138,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 138,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,365 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,179 miles

some noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,420 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 107,273 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,708 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,373 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU53 KKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 KKA, 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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AU53 KKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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