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DG53 KMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,145 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2015 119,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,614 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,614 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 104,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 92,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,942 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,835 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 13 Jun 2006 13,642 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 KMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG53 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

DG53 KMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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