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KV53 ARO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ARO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 61,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,448 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded!

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2018 54,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,483 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,483 miles

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

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

Rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 42,034 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,644 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,671 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Fail 7 Jun 2011 30,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,020 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 ARO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

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

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