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DX53 KTO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 128,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,023 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 123,023 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,822 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 112,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 112,190 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,749 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 104,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 101,736 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 101,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,836 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 97,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 92,887 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 87,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,496 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,125 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 KTO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

DX53 KTO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DX53 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KTO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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