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KV53 FHC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,698 mi
Last recorded179,698 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 179,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 166,406 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 146,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 138,596 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 138,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,824 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 128,824 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on edges,inner edge close to test failure.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,329 miles

Body damage.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,329 miles

Body damage.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 97,348 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,348 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,702 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,612 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 FHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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