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KV53 FGN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,720 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 112,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 103,410 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,056 miles

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

damage to bodywork

engine covers & under trays fiited

Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

damage to bodywork

engine covers & under trays fiited

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseat fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust front pipe gauze broken

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Dec 2013 68,049 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wheel trim incorrectly fitted trapping tyre valve, no damage to valve at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,707 miles

Nearside beam pattern incorrect but will not dazzle

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 47,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 47,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,536 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,025 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 FGN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

KV53 FGN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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