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WA53 KVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,084 mi
Last recorded53,084 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 45,777 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,194 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,808 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,094 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nearside washer jet partiually working

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,753 miles

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

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

Rear number plate faded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside wiper split

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2017 37,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front wipers split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,121 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,976 miles

both front lower wish bone bushes worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,630 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)

front lower wish bone bushes worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,471 miles

Long travel on parking brake

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 KVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

WA53 KVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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