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DX53 KUK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,599 mi
Last recorded95,599 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KUK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 95,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

revers lights not working

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

revers lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,845 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,671 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,817 miles

antifreeze content low

bottom coolant hose to radiator joint crusty

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

engine misfiring

exhaust back box heavily corroded

front tyres bald inner edge, low outer edge

item removed from drivers view

nail in sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear tyres low tread on edges

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

antifreeze content low

bottom coolant hose to radiator joint crusty

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

engine misfiring

exhaust back box heavily corroded

front tyres bald inner edge, low outer edge

item removed from drivers view

nail in sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear tyres low tread on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lower coolant hose sign of fluid loss rear back box outer skin cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lower coolant hose sign of fluid loss rear back box outer skin cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,119 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes due to under covers

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,602 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 KUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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