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KV53 ELC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ELC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 163,162 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front head light slightly deteriorated

offside rear shocker dust cover damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 163,161 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside rear hand brake low effort

offside front head light slightly deteriorated

offside rear shocker dust cover damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 155,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

offside front head light slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 155,743 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

offside front head light slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 147,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake just passed 17%

sills starting to corode

Fail 3 May 2017 147,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills starting to corode

Pass 4 May 2016 142,087 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 142,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,125 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 136,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 129,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 127,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 118,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,193 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,898 miles

front tyres on 2mm limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,679 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,060 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 ELC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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