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KF53 SVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 160,912 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 157,277 miles

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,603 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,304 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,838 miles

N/S/F brake disc corroded/pitted on inner face

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

O/S/F brake disc corroded/pitted on inner face

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,757 miles

N/S/R brake disc lipped/corroded

O/S/R brake disc lipped/corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 39,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,506 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,956 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 SVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

KF53 SVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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