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KX53 VZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,990 mi
Last recorded130,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VZH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,990 miles

Both headlights lens are faded.

Oil leak.

Rear Wiper missing.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both headlights lens are faded.

Oil leak.

Rear Wiper missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,680 miles

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outer skin deteroated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slight corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,519 miles

both front brake discs slight corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 42,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 VZH registered?

KX53 VZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is KX53 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 VZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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