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KV53 AOB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AOB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 109,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 109,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen frosted lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen frosted lens (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,928 miles

Central stoplight inoprative.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

headlight lenses faded.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central stoplight inoprative.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

headlight lenses faded.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,869 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,443 miles

back box corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

back box corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,882 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracked

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,224 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,340 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,223 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,182 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 AOB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 KV53 AOB, 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 AOB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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