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KV53 FTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,140 mi
Last recorded162,140 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 162,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 150,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2017 140,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,351 miles

slight blow from exhaust center section

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight blow from exhaust center section

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,769 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

driver headlamp image slightly poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust poor

slight blow on exhaust front flexy

slight leak on radiator bottom outlet / hose

Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,856 miles

rear indicator bulbs faiding

rear no plate inpoor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 20,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,994 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 17,994 miles

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

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

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 FTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

KV53 FTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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