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KL53 WLD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,114 mi
Last recorded215,114 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 215,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 215,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 203,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 193,792 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 178,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 178,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 160,747 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp starting to defuse (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 160,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wear (4.1.E.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp starting to defuse (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wear nearing limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,112 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 144,107 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,586 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 99,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,341 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,531 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover/bump stop deteriorated/detached

Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,024 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 WLD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLD, 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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KL53 WLD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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