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KV53 AVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,584 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,406 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,496 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 26,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres starting to crack between tread

advise both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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 AVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

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

Is KV53 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 AVL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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