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BL53 KGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 150,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 150,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2017 141,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 134,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 125,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,184 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,336 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 10,145 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 93,589 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,594 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 86,594 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,877 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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BL53 KGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc 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 BL53 KGZ, 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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BL53 KGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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