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KV53 AYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,803 mi
Last recorded43,803 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,803 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,087 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 42,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower rtear arm bush worn

Rear no plate water damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2019 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower rtear arm bush worn

Rear no plate water damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,188 miles

Front both tyres cracked & perished - 165/70-14

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 29,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres cracked & perished - 165/70-14

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,136 miles

both dip beam pattens poor

both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,011 miles

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,664 miles

Front brake pads getting low and brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,171 miles

o/s/f tyre tread perishing and cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,061 miles

fair amount of handbrake travel

Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fair amount of handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,529 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,170 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,812 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking up (Advise attention)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,889 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 AYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AYN, 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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KV53 AYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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