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KV53 AEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,864 mi
Last recorded141,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

steering rack noisy.

sump pan corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 141,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

steering rack noisy.

sump pan corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,081 miles

fuel filter slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 138,923 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel filter slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,464 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge, and pereshing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge, and pereshing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge, and pereshing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge, and pereshing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 131,631 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED (ONLY JUST GETTING PATTERN)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGES + PERISHED

EML ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

O/S PARKING BRAKE LOW

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R SEATBELT WEBBING

Fail 20 Aug 2016 131,631 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED (ONLY JUST GETTING PATTERN)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGES + PERISHED

EML ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S PARKING BRAKE LOW

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R SEATBELT WEBBING

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,508 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2014 110,448 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,541 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,691 miles

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

The engine malfunction light is on.Rear Exhaust Box starting to corrode.Sevice reminder on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,189 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,036 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 62,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,241 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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KV53 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol 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 KV53 AEU, 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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KV53 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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