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KV53 AZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,420 mi
Last recorded174,420 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 174,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 169,533 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 169,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 162,679 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 162,679 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 150,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,157 miles

front wheel tracking needs checking?

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,156 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking needs checking?

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 122,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,686 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 97,945 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,276 miles

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

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 AZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV53 AZU?

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What year was KV53 AZU registered?

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

Is KV53 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 AZU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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