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KX53 FEH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FEH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 134,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,006 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

slight exhaust blow from clamp

Fail 10 Aug 2016 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned bulb fitted incorrectly or wrong type (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

slight exhaust blow from clamp

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,244 miles

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

sump damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 118,244 miles

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

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

sump damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 122,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,803 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

minor blow from centre exhaust section

nearside front console bush incorrectly fitted

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre cut in tread, unable to see cords

rear bump stops ebbing away

rear exhaust box corroded

slight buckle offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,459 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front suspension console bushes seperating

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop seperated

offside rear shock absoreber bump stop starting to seperate

Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front suspension console bushes seperating

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop seperated

offside rear shock absoreber bump stop starting to seperate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,942 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 FEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

KX53 FEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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