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KE53 ACJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ACJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 119,727 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 119,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,949 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

e.m.l. light on dash indicating a fault

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake warning lamp faulty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,944 miles

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

offside front wishbone bush splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,823 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

backbox rusty

handbrake has some travel

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,513 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 ACJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KE53 ACJ, 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 ACJ registered?

KE53 ACJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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