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WA53 KVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,414 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, has nail, is cracked/perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,982 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 50,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,405 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,389 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,950 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper/light unit

Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper/light unit

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 35,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside mirror taped on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,917 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 25,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,542 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 KVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WA53 KVK, 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 KVK registered?

WA53 KVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is WA53 KVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 KVK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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