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KV53 AXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,578 miles

Coolant leak - rad area

Front wishbones well corroded

Headlamp aims very poor

Rear silencer well corroded

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,578 miles

Coolant leak - rad area

Front wishbones well corroded

Headlamp aims very poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer well corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,204 miles

exhaust well corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

rear exhaust outer case split and corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 68,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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

both head light lenses in poor condition

engine light on

exhaust well corroded

n/s/r brake bind on limit

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/f brake bind

o/s/r side light dim

rear exhaust outer case split and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,806 miles

Both headlight lenses going opaque

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,354 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both headlight lenses going opaque

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,359 miles

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,483 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 37,483 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,852 miles

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

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

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

rear wish bone bushes spliting

Fail 3 Dec 2009 32,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EPC light on dash

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

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

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

rear wish bone bushes spliting

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,256 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit edges worn out but raised needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges tread raised

signs of a exhuat leak at centre joint not leaking at moment

Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on limit edges worn out but raised needs attention

o/s/f brake disc pitted on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges tread raised

signs of a exhuat leak at centre joint not leaking at moment

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,513 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 AXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

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

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