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KF53 SVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,840 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,202 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 67,202 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,583 miles

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 52,397 miles

Front both headlight beam patterns deteriorating … misty lenses

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is perishing / starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steel spare fitted but of correct tyre size etc

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 50,985 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 50,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush is deteriorating and has movement ...advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,471 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn advise replace soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush is deteriorating and has movement ...advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush not splitting but has slight movement in rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking slightly and osf tyre is wearing on inner edge

both headlight lenses misting over / distorting beam patterns slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 44,291 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,936 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 31,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine running lumpy missing number 3 cylinder

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,507 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,303 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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KF53 SVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KF53 SVA, 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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KF53 SVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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