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KE53 HCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 143,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper corner insecure

Nearside and Offside, Sills corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 143,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper corner insecure

Nearside and Offside, Sills corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,984 miles

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

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

both wipers starting to split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,949 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Rear silencer is corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre is perished on outer sidewall

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

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,912 miles

heat shield hanging off over rear exhaust box

Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heat shield hanging off over rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,518 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,518 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,718 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 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

KE53 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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