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KX53 VZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,166 mi
Last recorded72,166 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,166 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated

Temperature/coolant warning light stays on

Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated

Temperature/coolant warning light stays on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,131 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,886 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 46,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,713 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery light stays on after starting until reved

both front tyres noted worn on the inner and outer edge.

f/n/s tyre perished

f/o/s tyre noted perished

r/o/s tyre noted perished and nailed

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty.

vehicle runs slightly rough at idle.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,025 miles

battery light stays on after starting until reved

both front tyres noted worn on the inner and outer edge.

f/n/s tyre perished

f/o/s tyre noted perished

r/o/s tyre noted perished and nailed

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty.

vehicle runs slightly rough at idle.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,825 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

most tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,954 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 VZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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