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KX53 FFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

338,466 mi
Last recorded338,466 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 338,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 296,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 258,175 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 258,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 219,114 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

child seat fitted

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

offside door mirror glass deterioating

temporary fix on brake servo pipe but ok at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2015 219,113 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

child seat fitted

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

offside door mirror glass deterioating

Pass 12 Nov 2014 177,936 miles

both front side lights deterioating

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

splash guard getting insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2013 137,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,826 miles

NOTE-BOTH REAR OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC WORN

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,860 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre slight out shape

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,852 miles

n/s/r tyre side walls scuffed/usually due to being used underinflated.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,304 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 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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