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KE53 AAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,579 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,284 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge,ie bald

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge ,ie bald

engine management light is on

Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge,ie bald

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge ,ie bald

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,151 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,720 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush weak

offside front tyre close to legal limit heavly worn on inner edge advice change

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,328 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,405 miles

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

slight side wall damaged on near side front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,239 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,190 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,516 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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KE53 AAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE53 AAU, 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 KE53 AAU registered?

KE53 AAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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