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KV53 AOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,223 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,677 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,725 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play in nearside lower wiahbone rear bush

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,570 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,102 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes\exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 33,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front suspension arm bushes\exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,547 miles

brake discs wearing,suspension bushes wearing

Fail 13 Feb 2008 22,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both edges on 1.6mm.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread cut just less than 10% of width of tread.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,437 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both edges on 1.6mm.

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

Offside front tyre tread cut just less than 10% of width of tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,358 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 AOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOU, 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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What year was KV53 AOU registered?

KV53 AOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 AOU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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