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KX53 VZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,127 miles

both front brake hoses perished / cracked close to excessive

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2020 103,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perished / cracked close to excessive

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,167 miles

Both centre and rear silencers, outer shells split/corroded but do not appear to be blowing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush, split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush, split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust heat shield, is detached

Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,167 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower/rear engine steady has no nut on fixing bolt allowing excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both centre and rear silencers, outer shells split/corroded but do not appear to be blowing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush, split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre close to limit/ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush, split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear section of exhaust heat shield, is detached

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,406 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,631 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 46,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,190 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 VZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

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

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