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KV53 AYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,722 miles

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

Rear brake application noisy /harsh

Fail 9 Jun 2016 125,722 miles

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 Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear brake application noisy /harsh

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,192 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 112,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,590 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear in driveshft coupling N/S

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,952 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,934 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

brakes ; imbalance on front & rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs corroded

engine , ancillary drive belt deteriorated ,recommend replace

engine ; E.M.L. , warning lamp on ,suspect related to emissions failure

engine cover / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

exhaust ; minor leak at centre sleeve joint

exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated ,outer skin is insecure , ( potential hazard to other road users ) ,recommend replace

front number plate deteriorated

lighting ; both headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

n/s screen washer requires attention

seats ; o/s/r seat back rest requires attention , insecure at pivot

wheel trims fitted ,restricted views

Fail 24 May 2011 64,997 miles

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

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM !!!!!!!!!!

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

both headlight glasses starting to fade ?

engine management light on ?

floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

slight drag on offside rear wheel ?

wheel trims covering wheel nuts

Pass 24 May 2011 64,997 miles

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM !!!!!!!!!!

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

both headlight glasses starting to fade ?

engine management light on ?

floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

slight drag on offside rear wheel ?

wheel trims covering wheel nuts

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,718 miles

COVER OVER ENGINE GIVING RESTRICTED VIEWS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FLOOR PAN MOULDINGS FITTED GIVING RESTRICTED VIEWS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM ?

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT ON ENDS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 29,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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