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KX53 PYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,761 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorating box o/k

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both head light units slightly deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,710 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link joint dust covers slightly deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link joint dust covers slightly deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,763 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic head light units deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached exhaust heat cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both steel parts corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front under trays loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front and n/s rear tyres treads worn on edges

plastic head light units deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic head light units deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2018 78,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing mounting bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic head light units deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,057 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces corroding

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic head lights units deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2017 74,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust clamps corroded/weak rear box outer cover deteriorated

Front brake disc's inner faces corroding

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic head lights units deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,266 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,896 miles

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2015 63,896 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)

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

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 59,203 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front arch plastic rubbing spring

o/s rear tyre treads worn on outer edge down to 2.5mm rest of tread 4.5mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust boxes outer cover deteriorating.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust boxes outer cover deteriorating.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,228 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear tyre treads slightly worn on edges

n/s rear central door lock stiff

Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear tyre treads slightly worn on edges

n/s rear central door lock stiff

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,614 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)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,234 miles

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

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

front registration plates slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated along top of plate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,131 miles

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s rear wheel incorrect width.

registration plates deteriorating.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 36,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s rear wheel incorrect width.

registration plates deteriorating.

o/s front wheel cap loose

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,408 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 PYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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