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PO53 KMM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,540 mi
Last recorded191,540 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 191,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroding

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and centre bels missing , dog guard/cage permanent fitted ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 191,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroding

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and centre bels missing , dog guard/cage permanent fitted ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed swapped with spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 185,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 179,089 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 179,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 172,385 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 155,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 134,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 134,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 120,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both lower suspension ball joints may have more wear exposed when both track rod ends renewed. Both rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn to indicator grooves/water clearers ?-unmeasured

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,307 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,854 miles

both rear tyres have worn on inner tread edges.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs starting to corrode but not to excess at present

nail in o/s/r tyre not repairable

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs starting to corrode but not to excess at present

nail in o/s/r tyre not repairable

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 60,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,292 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 KMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KMM, 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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PO53 KMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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