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BX53 KLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 128,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 114,783 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,294 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 47,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,636 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 28,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,098 miles

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

Oil leak

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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BX53 KLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX53 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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What year was BX53 KLV registered?

BX53 KLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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