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KV53 FTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,754 mi
Last recorded105,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective from connection (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsf headlamp unit bracket broken but not insecure

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsf headlamp unit bracket broken but not insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2025 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,471 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,963 miles

Rear Reversing Bulb inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,864 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 85,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,429 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps stuck on (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,293 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

reverse light inop

Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,966 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,898 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,758 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,812 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2013 48,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,398 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,159 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 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

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

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