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KV53 AYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 128,280 miles

Engine cooling fan motor very noisy

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

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

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

Parking brake lever travel indicates braking system may require adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,280 miles

Engine cooling fan motor very noisy

Parking brake lever travel indicates braking system may require adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 116,143 miles

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

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

O/S/F seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,143 miles

O/S/F seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 106,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F brake disc braking surface corroded but performance acceptable on RBT

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever travel indicated system may require maintenance

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 91,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F brake disc braking surface corroded but performance acceptable on RBT

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever travel indicated system may require maintenance

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,903 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

small mark in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,188 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,193 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 AYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

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

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