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KF53 SUA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre Worn, Perished, And Misshaped

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,854 miles

EML - flickers -

Front No. plate damaged

N/S C/V clip loose/insecure

Radiator weeping at bottom hose

Slight play, near-side rack end?

Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,854 miles

EML - flickers -

Front No. plate damaged

N/S C/V clip loose/insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Radiator weeping at bottom hose

Slight play, near-side rack end?

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,774 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

backbox skin peeling

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Oct 2015 72,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

backbox skin peeling

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,176 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator fadded

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Small damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear indicator fadded

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,015 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,223 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Slight exhaust blow on centre box

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,951 miles

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

spare tyre is flat

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,399 miles

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

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

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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KF53 SUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF53 SUA, 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 KF53 SUA registered?

KF53 SUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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