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FX53 KLM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,583 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,500 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,283 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine managment light staying on

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,685 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 KLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

FX53 KLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is FX53 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 KLM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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