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FX53 KKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,913 mi
Last recorded140,913 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 140,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 140,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 132,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split

service light on

Fail 25 May 2016 132,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split

service light on

Pass 28 May 2015 121,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 May 2015 121,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,968 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 90,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 81,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,650 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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FX53 KKR 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 73.3%.

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 FX53 KKR, 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 FX53 KKR registered?

FX53 KKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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