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PO53 KMJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,265 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight split

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant tank cap missing

handbrake lever as little reserve travel

Fail 3 Dec 2019 117,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight split

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant tank cap missing

handbrake lever as little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 105,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,193 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust backbox is slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,124 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,360 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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PO53 KMJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PO53 KMJ, 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 PO53 KMJ registered?

PO53 KMJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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