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FP53 KGY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,759 mi
Last recorded174,759 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 KGY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 174,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 170,653 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 165,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slightly worn/split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective incorporating indicator and position lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective incorporating indicator and position lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 165,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slightly worn/split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective incorporating indicator and position lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective incorporating indicator and position lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 161,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 156,681 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 156,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres showing signs of starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,819 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 146,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 142,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,217 miles

both rear shockabsorber rebound rubbers poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2012 132,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear shockabsorber rebound rubbers poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 119,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 76,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,940 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FP53 KGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP53 KGY, 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 FP53 KGY registered?

FP53 KGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FP53 KGY safe to buy?

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