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KO53 EBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,483 mi
Last recorded95,483 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 95,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 95,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 95,244 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust tail box corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail box corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,805 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 66,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,360 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,612 miles

advise o/s/r tyre low on tread (185/60x14)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise o/s/r tyre low on tread (185/60x14)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,308 miles

Crack on n/s/r lamp cluster.

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

N/S/F wishbone pan rear bush starting to split.

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from exhaust centre clamps.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R lamp unit has crack, but dos not affect light output

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,110 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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KO53 EBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KO53 EBV, 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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KO53 EBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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