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KR53 WZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread and tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 2 Dec 2019 146,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible figures disfigured (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible figures disfigured (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread and tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,617 miles

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

Front pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn to limit

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 135,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front pads wearing low

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front head light has poor/weak beam image

Offside Front tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,244 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 125,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,828 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,946 miles

Front both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Rear both rear tyres slightly stepping in tread

rear exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 31 Dec 2015 109,514 miles

Emissions not tested mot equipment failure (7.4.B.1)

Front both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Rear both rear tyres slightly stepping in tread

rear exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust detrioated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,493 miles

Rear exhaust detrioated

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,981 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s front tyre slight wear on inner

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 WZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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