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KV53 BNK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,093 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

back box pealing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,289 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

o/s mirror glass condition

Fail 26 Sep 2019 94,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on exhaust rear box

o/s mirror glass condition

o/s/f indicator fading BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre inner tread worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven tread wear,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pads worn but not thin

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven tread wear,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pads worn but not thin

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,765 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,765 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,407 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,343 miles

Both n/s and o/s rear bump stops perished and cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,343 miles

Both n/s and o/s rear bump stops perished and cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

nsr door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,897 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 BNK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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