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KX53 VZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,469 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside door mirror deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread start of splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,316 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre sidewall has light cuts

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,350 miles

Cut in outer wall of offside front tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,350 miles

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

Cut in outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 36,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyrewear on inner edge.

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 VZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

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