2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · KX53 FDF
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,087 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX53 FDF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/05/2023
- 116,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX53 FDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (KX53 FDF) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
KX53 FDF Mileage History
- 25/05/2022109,995 mi
- 25/05/2022109,995 mi
- 31/05/2023116,087 mi+6,092 mi
Average of roughly 5,996 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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