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KV53 FSL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,072 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight ply

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,072 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight ply

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,924 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

0IL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

0IL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,554 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 47,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,351 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,755 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 FSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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