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DX53 KTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,191 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,181 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides oxidised (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,518 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,097 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2013 77,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,744 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side rear wheel slight bind

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,329 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 40,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,496 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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DX53 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DX53 KTA, 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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DX53 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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