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KX53 FFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken top bearing callaposed (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items from view.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 108,964 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes not increase at same rate (left low)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,260 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,680 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,606 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 FFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFE, 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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KX53 FFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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