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FX53 FKC

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

326,092 mi
Last recorded326,092 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FKC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 326,092 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 308,533 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 308,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 276,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 246,945 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inside surfaces

Fail 16 Aug 2011 246,296 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inside surfaces

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 223,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 223,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 190,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 161,451 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 161,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 126,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,108 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 94,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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FX53 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 FKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX53 FKC registered?

FX53 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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