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KX53 VZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 64,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,496 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 726,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,406 miles

Offside and nearside headlamps have poor patterns

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside headlamps have poor patterns

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,302 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,538 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,560 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,446 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 VZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

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

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