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DX53 KVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 110,446 miles

back box is corroded

n/s/r spring is corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 110,364 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

back box is corroded

exhaust heat shield is loose

n/s/r spring is corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 107,480 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 107,473 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 99,923 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,377 miles

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

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,765 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,602 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVA, 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 KVA registered?

DX53 KVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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