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KV53 AXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexy hose retainer (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,222 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,669 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,657 miles

damage to nearside rear reflector,stil in working order

Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

damage to nearside rear reflector,stil in working order

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,635 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,710 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 58,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

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

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