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KV53 EKK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,060 mi
Last recorded77,060 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 77,060 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill has several areas of filler that has holes beneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,686 miles

The Clutch Is worn, Juddering.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens has gone Opac (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens has gone Opac (1.8.A.1b)

The Clutch Is worn, Juddering.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,225 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust tatty

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,004 miles

rear section of exhaust tatty

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

back box corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,132 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 EKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EKK, 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 EKK registered?

KV53 EKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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