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KV53 ENE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,662 mi
Last recorded41,662 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ENE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 41,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,125 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,857 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,857 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,596 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 29,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,854 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 28,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 26,856 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,856 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,004 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,638 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre crazing, not showing coards.

offside front tyre crazing,not showing coards.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,754 miles

nearside front tyre crazing, not showing coards.

offside front tyre crazing,not showing coards.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,915 miles

nearside front tyre crazing ,not showing coards

offside front tyre crazing not showing cords.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 19,915 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre crazing ,not showing coards

offside front tyre crazing not showing cords.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,321 miles

rear numberplat starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,684 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,572 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 ENE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENE, 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 ENE registered?

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

Is KV53 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 ENE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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