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KE53 AEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,968 mi
Last recorded120,968 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,968 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,182 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,396 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,637 miles

EML lamp on

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,593 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,593 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,244 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,244 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,707 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,707 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 37,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,703 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 AEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AEJ, 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 AEJ registered?

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

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