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DG53 KLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,418 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,074 miles

N/s handbrake cable sticking slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Rear axle beam bushes worn

Slight coolant leak from lower radiator hose

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but within spec.

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (185/60/14)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,003 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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DG53 KLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG53 KLZ, 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 DG53 KLZ registered?

DG53 KLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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