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KV53 FHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,974 mi
Last recorded52,974 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 52,974 miles

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

Offside Front shock casing corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 52,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

Offside Front shock casing corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 40,695 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,153 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 39,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,619 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 34,619 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

epc lamp on

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,527 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,400 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 19,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 9,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,635 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 FHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

KV53 FHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is KV53 FHK safe to buy?

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