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KL53 WLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 71,975 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 71,975 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,266 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking /worn on the outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,266 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking /worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre is cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2011 41,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,249 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,489 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,287 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking

slight rear brake im balance

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,537 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,207 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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KL53 WLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KL53 WLA, 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 KL53 WLA registered?

KL53 WLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is KL53 WLA safe to buy?

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