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DX53 KTK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,180 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn outer bald inner edge

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2018 105,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn outer bald inner edge

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,289 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,359 miles

corrosion o front wishbones

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,359 miles

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

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

corrosion o front wishbones

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,322 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corrodeed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,321 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corrodeed

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,570 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,570 miles

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,232 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,697 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,720 miles

0/s front tyre close to limit on inside edge

o/s wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,553 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,452 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 39,452 miles

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

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

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

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 KTK 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 63.2%.

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 KTK, 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 DX53 KTK registered?

DX53 KTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DX53 KTK safe to buy?

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