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KV53 FTT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,450 miles

Front windscreen chipped

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

covers fitted

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,178 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 47,175 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2016 44,052 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,837 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,179 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 13,179 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,162 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 FTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

KV53 FTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 FTT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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