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KV53 ELU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps poor beam images

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps poor beam images

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,846 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

some deterioration to exhaust at rear

Pass 2 Mar 2013 92,963 miles

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

slight deteration to nearside and offside headlamps

some deteration to exhaust at rear

Fail 2 Mar 2013 92,963 miles

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

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

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

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

slight deteration to nearside and offside headlamps

some deteration to exhaust at rear

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,133 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 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

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

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