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FX53 KLK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,737 mi
Last recorded106,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 106,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2024 100,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2023 93,098 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 64,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,254 miles

Centre Rear cover fitted unable to make full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak minor leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim hazey

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

exhaust flexible cracked but not leaking exhaust gases

exhaust flexible meshing broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres on 4mm tread and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has cracking between tread and side wall cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres on 4mm tread and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has cracking between tread and side wall cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,383 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

rear silencer outer casing corroded but silencer structure ok

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,057 miles

Both sides front tyres bauld on edges.

Both sides rear brakes binding slightly.

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 23 Sep 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,184 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 KLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

FX53 KLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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