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KX53 VYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 100,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter split

Fail 31 Oct 2019 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter split

Nearside Rear Shock cover adrift

Offside Rear Shock cover adrift

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,887 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,223 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 86,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,549 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 72,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,121 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 VYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

KX53 VYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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