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KV53 AYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,984 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished

Front tyres wearing low

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, several cuts to tread & perished

Oil leak

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 105,984 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished

Front tyres wearing low

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, several cuts to tread & perished

Oil leak

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,905 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,905 miles

Exhaust corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,221 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,519 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fan motors noisey.

Headlamp lens covers in poor condition.

Long handbrake travel.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight bind to o/s rear brake.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,847 miles

Both front headlamps lens in poor condition & aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Fan belt perished.

Slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,066 miles

Both Headlamp lens in poor condition & Aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,869 miles

Centre & rear exhaust started to corrode

Front tyres worn low

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,303 miles

1- handbrake travel (needs adjustment)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 34,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

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

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