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DG53 KNA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,374 mi
Last recorded206,374 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KNA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 206,374 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust louder than standard, undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2020 190,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front brakes grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 189,728 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 181,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 181,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 172,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 167,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 167,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,434 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 153,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,155 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,594 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,276 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 58,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 99,534 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,131 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)

both rear shockers dust covers rotton

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,771 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit, recommend replacing and tracking checked.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,312 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 KNA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DG53 KNA, 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 KNA registered?

DG53 KNA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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