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KV53 APY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,552 mi
Last recorded130,552 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 130,552 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 130,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,241 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 125,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2018 108,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,098 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,098 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,503 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn boarderline pass

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,628 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear child seats fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,782 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,920 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 APY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APY, 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 APY registered?

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

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