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KV53 ARZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,912 mi
Last recorded94,912 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,620 miles

EML light on

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML light on

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,604 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,758 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,619 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

engine managerment light stays on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,743 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 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

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

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