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KR53 UOC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UOC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,971 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamp lenses 'fogged' - starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust tube dropped - sponge mounting failed (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light rack joint wear ()

Rear rear screen wiper motor not working

Fail 7 Jan 2025 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose several cv joint bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose several cv joint bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamp lenses 'fogged' - starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim - suspect bulb blackened (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust tube dropped - sponge mounting failed (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light rack joint wear ()

Rear rear screen wiper motor not working

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps 'fogged' - starting to distort beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door window trim adrift

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on rear hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear screen wash not working

Fail 3 Jan 2024 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shredded (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps 'fogged' - starting to distort beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door window trim adrift

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on rear hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear screen wash not working

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust tube 'dropped' (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp outer lenses 'fogged' starting to affect beam image

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working - front and rear (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust tube 'dropped' (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp outer lenses 'fogged' starting to affect beam image

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rotten/split/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre section split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 splits along body of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish at base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

rear screen wash not working

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on shoulders - slightly (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses fogged - starting to disrupt beam image

Fail 6 Jan 2021 70,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald patch on inner side of tyre suggesting casing starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on shoulders - slightly (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses fogged - starting to disrupt beam image

Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,737 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer rear drivers door does not open

rear r/h door does not open

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,908 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,319 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,362 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,738 miles

front brake discs pitting on inner face edges

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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KR53 UOC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 KR53 UOC, 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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KR53 UOC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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