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DX53 KTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,674 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted rym damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Rear service/parkbrake inbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,375 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,361 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Offside mirror sharp edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight bind

Offside mirror sharp edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aims poor

Pass 30 Aug 2014 54,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,117 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)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,877 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,594 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

the nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,546 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,277 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 KTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX53 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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