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KX53 FEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,513 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 98,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,767 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 80,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 60,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,965 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel high

headlights deteriorated

horn button poor

rear shock covers loose

springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

windscreen marked by wipers

wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Nov 2019 59,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel high

headlights deteriorated

horn button poor

rear shock covers loose

springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

windscreen marked by wipers

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,536 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface rust on underside of vehicle front/rear

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface rust on front underside of vehicle

under trays fitted covering some underside componets

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,279 miles

exhaust corroded

left rear brake binding slightly

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,279 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust corroded

left rear brake binding slightly

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,363 miles

exhaust corroded

items removed from mirror

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 57,363 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

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

exhaust corroded

items removed from mirror

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,250 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,351 miles

front brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,282 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 FEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?

KX53 FEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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