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AU53 KKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,760 mi
Last recorded134,760 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 134,760 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 134,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,465 miles

Brake servo pipe has been repaired with tape, **no leaks apparent** and unable to inspect for damage, deterioration.

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,219 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

tow bar ball cover missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,031 miles

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,672 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,291 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 51,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AU53 KKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKJ, 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 KKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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