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KX53 OJM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,597 mi
Last recorded156,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OJM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 156,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 156,597 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,922 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 144,922 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,012 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear ehxusust box deterated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 121,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear ehxusust box deterated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 116,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,905 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 96,207 miles

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

Off side rear parking brake and service brake performance low

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 96,207 miles

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

Off side rear parking brake and service brake performance low

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,111 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 75,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,958 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 63,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

full engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,974 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged but not effecting view to rear.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OJM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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