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KV53 FTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,948 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Loose But Not Leaking

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 16 Mar 2020 98,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi,emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,938 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi,emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall scuff damage,and has small cut,no cords visible

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall scuff damage,and has small cut,no cords visible

Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,598 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,598 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

engine man; light on

tyres bald inner edges/all

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,132 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 72,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,926 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,826 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 FTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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