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DX53 KZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,989 miles

body work has damage all around

exhaust corroded in places

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Oct 2017 125,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stuck behind rear seat (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,655 miles

front headlights deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

play in inner rack joints

Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,655 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (inner rack joint bent) (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

play in inner rack joints

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,920 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,851 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,095 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 KZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KZA, 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 KZA registered?

DX53 KZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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