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KV53 ATK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ATK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,370 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,365 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive 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)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,028 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 65,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,985 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,454 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear shock gater is insecure

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

check tracking

engine management light is on

nearside rear shock gater is insecure

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,032 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 ATK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ATK, 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 ATK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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