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PO53 KND

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,868 mi
Last recorded99,868 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KND
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise change (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise change (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,034 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,923 miles

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

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

offside headlight lens deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,338 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber outer casings loose

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber outer casings loose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,230 miles

glow plug light on dash illuminated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

glow plug light on dash illuminated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,992 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,366 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,332 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 KND is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KND, 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 KND is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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