MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air filter housing insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded
windscreen scratched
corrosion to coil springs
eml illuminated on dash board
exhaust rear outer skin deteriorated
front tyres wearing on edges
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside steering rack area (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise strong possible movement in other offside front steering/ suspension components
corrosion to coil springs
eml illuminated on dash board
exhaust rear outer skin deteriorated
front tyres wearing on edges
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre heavily perished
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' heavy scratching from wiper (8.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre heavily perished
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise strong windscreen badly scratched
emissions erratic/running poor
eml illuminated on dash
nearside rear tyre worn
offside rear tyre badly perished and splitting
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise strong both front tyres badly worn inner edges close to cords
advise strong only just met service brake requirements requires inspection/repair
advise strong rear brake performance low requires inspection/repair
advise strong windscreen badly scratched
emissions erratic/running poor
eml illuminated on dash
nearside rear tyre worn
offside rear tyre badly perished and splitting
engine management light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml illumianted on dash
nearside and offside plastic headlight lenses deteriorated
nearside rear shock upper cover insicure
rear tyres perrished
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml illumianted on dash
nearside and offside plastic headlight lenses deteriorated
nearside rear shock upper cover insicure
rear tyres perrished
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's
advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement
advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement
front number plate detiorated
rear exhaust outer skin detiorated
nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape
plastic covers fitted nearside and offside under side of car not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape
plastic covers fitted nearside and offside under side of car not allowing full inspection
both front tyres worn on edges
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KX53 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FFP, 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 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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