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KV53 FGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 102,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 98,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,706 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,551 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

TRACKING OUT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,564 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,638 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,923 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 FGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

KV53 FGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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