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KE53 AEA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,175 mi
Last recorded130,175 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,175 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 129,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,583 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

sump oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2020 123,583 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

sump oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,503 miles

Rear o/s shock Absorber dust cover broken

Service due

Fail 6 Aug 2019 121,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear o/s shock Absorber dust cover broken

Service due

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,070 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,070 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,185 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 117,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,287 miles

advise both headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,986 miles

epc lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,540 miles

ECP and engine lamp on

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

o/s rear s/absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ECP and engine lamp on

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

o/s rear s/absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,628 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,628 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine EML lamp illuminated

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front electric window not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,564 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

PAS pipe slightly leaking

Rear n/s s/absorber dust cover bkoken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust catalyst noisy

Exhaust silencer deteriorated - Recommend replacement

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS pipe slightly leaking

Radiator leaking

Rear n/s s/absorber dust cover bkoken

Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/side front tyre wall scuffed

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,608 miles

horn faulty incorrect sound

o/side inner front pad getting low and fluid low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,061 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 AEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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