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KX53 VZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 120,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front antiroll bar chafing against subframe

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,378 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,470 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 21,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,947 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,987 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 VZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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