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WA53 KVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,972 mi
Last recorded232,972 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 232,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 227,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 227,287 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 214,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 214,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads 75% worn

Off side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear tyres have inner edge wear and are low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 204,958 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres of differing sizes

front chassis rail guards damaged

near isde rear tyre has inner shouylder wear very close to excessive

near side front wheel trim missing

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear tyre has inner shoulder wear

power steering warning lamp illuminated and slight resistance when doing lock to lock check, suggest this is investigated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 204,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both steering rack gaitors twisted

front and rear tyres of differing sizes

front chassis rail guards damaged

near isde rear tyre has inner shouylder wear very close to excessive

near side front wheel trim missing

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear tyre has inner shoulder wear

power steering warning lamp illuminated and slight resistance when doing lock to lock check, suggest this is investigated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 185,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 144,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 118,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,777 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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WA53 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 KVB, 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 WA53 KVB registered?

WA53 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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