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KE53 AEC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AEC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 127,670 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,062 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 98,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,877 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 62,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,027 miles

O/S/R Door Will Not Open

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,021 miles

O/S/R Door Will Not Open

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,631 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,593 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

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 AEC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

KE53 AEC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KE53 AEC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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