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KL53 WLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 88,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,239 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,950 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,637 miles

n/s front lower suspension bush split

o/s front brake pads very low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,523 miles

front brake pads low

n/s front lower suspenion arm bush split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,342 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,924 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,463 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 WLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 KL53 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

KL53 WLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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