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KV53 AYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,770 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 56,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,737 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,725 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 35,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,490 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,258 miles

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

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

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 27 Sep 2006 21,369 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 AYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

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

Is KV53 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 AYD 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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