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KE53 HCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,499 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 81,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,566 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,475 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 60,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,377 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,249 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,992 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 HCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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