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KX53 FFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,343 mi
Last recorded56,343 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,550 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,504 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,832 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,125 miles

nearside front seat-belt slow reeling back

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,030 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 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

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

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