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KX53 VZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,593 mi
Last recorded87,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 81,437 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 77,548 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 77,548 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,030 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,777 miles

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,305 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low bald on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low and bald on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,237 miles

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

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

Front brake discs badly worn.

Nearside front tyre worn low bald on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low and bald on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,869 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 37,866 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery light shows on dash.

Both front wiperblades poor-advise to replace.

Front brake discs coroded around edges-replace with next pad change.

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer tyre wall.

Nearside section of front anti roll bar very close to failing suspension console.

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx 4mm-check and replace in next 4-6000 miles.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight trace of gearbox oil leak.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,832 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 VZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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