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KV53 FHB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,059 miles

Front exhaust flex worn.

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 70,059 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flex worn.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 54,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,556 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 35,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,226 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,964 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,440 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,440 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,159 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,894 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,877 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,342 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 FHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

KV53 FHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KV53 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 FHB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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