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KV53 ASU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 156,536 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 156,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 154,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 150,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 147,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2018 139,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2017 130,880 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,920 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,017 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing.

offside rear tyre 3mm.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,541 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,085 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,005 miles

Front brake discs lightly coroded around edges. Offside front disc slightly scored on outer face.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside and offside front sub-frame bushes starting to perish very slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx. 3mm.

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner shoulder.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,005 miles

Front brake discs lightly coroded around edges. Offside front disc slightly scored on outer face.

Nearside and offside front sub-frame bushes starting to perish very slightly.

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx. 3mm.

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner shoulder.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,204 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 ASU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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