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KV53 AZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 86,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,355 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 78,355 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,459 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,315 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern 185/60r14 82h

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,821 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also reduced damping - probably prolonged slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,152 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,381 miles

front tyres wearing edges and 3mm.

nearside rear shock sign of fluid leak.

wishbone lower bushes splitting/going soft.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,381 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges and 3mm.

nearside rear shock sign of fluid leak.

wishbone lower bushes splitting/going soft.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,823 miles

battery light on.

front brake pads getting low, lip worn discs.

rear exhaust box peeling/corroded.

wishbone lower bushes splitting.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,792 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 36,286 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 AZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

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

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