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KV53 AZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight petrol smell

Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,858 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight petrol smell

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,778 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,539 miles

Lower vehicle covers fitted

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower vehicle covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,233 miles

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)

both rear tyres chunking on inner edges

nearside wiper blade splitting slightly

power steering return hose weeping slightly near steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both rear tyres chunking on inner edges

nearside wiper blade splitting slightly

power steering return hose weeping slightly near steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,816 miles

N/S/R bump stop split away

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 29 Dec 2009 49,171 miles

N/S/R bump stop split away

Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,659 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 36,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,926 miles

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

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

Rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,310 miles

Rear No Plate deteriorating

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 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

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

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