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KV53 EMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,853 mi
Last recorded54,853 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,548 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 34,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,227 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,366 miles

both rear tyre poor

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,516 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,838 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 EMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 EMF, 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

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What year was KV53 EMF registered?

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

Is KV53 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 EMF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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