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EF53 KLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 98,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,648 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,267 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,339 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked advised to be changed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,825 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,540 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,160 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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EF53 KLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF53 KLC, 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 EF53 KLC registered?

EF53 KLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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