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DX53 KXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,276 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 119,239 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure top bearing /mount come apart due to broken spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jun 2016 102,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,920 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,968 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,194 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 KXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

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

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