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KX53 OHT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,217 mi
Last recorded224,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 224,217 miles

Adv corrosion on brake ferralls

Adv corrosion on coil springs all 4

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play

Adv nearside front headlight temp repaired security and aim ok

Adv surface corrosion on coil springs and suspension components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 224,217 miles

Adv corrosion on brake ferralls

Adv corrosion on coil springs all 4

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play

Adv nearside front headlight temp repaired security and aim ok

Adv surface corrosion on coil springs and suspension components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 203,946 miles

Adv near side rear tyre stepping slightly

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 182,703 miles

adv both rear socker gland boots deteriated slightly

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 182,692 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

adv both rear socker gland boots deteriated slightly

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 163,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 142,737 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 142,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 117,210 miles

adv front and rear brake discs worn liped slightly

adv nearside front seat belt slow on retraction function ok at time of test

adv unable to fully inspect under vehicle fully due to undershield

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 56,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,492 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 OHT 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 75%.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

KX53 OHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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