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KT53 GWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

225,101 mi
Last recorded225,101 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 225,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 214,048 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 208,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 200,699 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2015 200,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

both headlamp lenses faded

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 189,129 miles

Both front tyres have no tread on inside edges[outside centre 3/4]

Headlamp patterns poor

Pass 11 Nov 2013 176,408 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 175,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2012 161,511 miles

Exhaust rear silencer peeling

Fail 25 Oct 2012 161,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer peeling

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 151,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen cracked on ns and approaching zone A

Fail 9 Nov 2011 151,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen cracked on ns and approaching zone A

Fail 18 Oct 2010 130,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 130,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 113,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front seat belt slow in retracting

Fail 3 Nov 2009 113,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front seat belt slow in retracting

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,987 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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KT53 GWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KT53 GWE, 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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KT53 GWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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