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KE53 AEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 132,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 126,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 120,252 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 107,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 102,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorater

head light lenes deteriorated and patten poor

rear brakes rubbing

Fail 14 May 2014 102,470 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorater

head light lenes deteriorated and patten poor

rear brakes rubbing

Pass 18 May 2013 98,263 miles

Cage fitted to N/S/R seat

N/S/F side light slightly dim

Rear brakes slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2012 92,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamps deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn low and bald on edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 92,581 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

head lamps deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn low and bald on edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,963 miles

front discs croded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,630 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 50,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,141 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 AEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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