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KX53 FFP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,498 mi
Last recorded174,498 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 174,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,171 miles

corrosion to coil springs

eml illuminated on dash board

exhaust rear outer skin deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 162,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 148,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 136,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,485 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 113,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,023 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,341 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,465 miles

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's

Fail 17 Oct 2009 62,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,433 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

plastic covers fitted nearside and offside under side of car not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2007 33,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,647 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 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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