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KX53 FDO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,278 mi
Last recorded34,278 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 34,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn operation

Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 26,163 miles

Various chassis and suspension components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 26,020 miles

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 25,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 25,651 miles

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,125 miles

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,356 miles

General under body corrosion.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,458 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/spliting

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2010 19,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,626 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,626 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,572 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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KX53 FDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KX53 FDO, 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 KX53 FDO registered?

KX53 FDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 FDO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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