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KE53 JZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,422 mi
Last recorded161,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 161,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 157,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 157,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,437 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 148,864 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 140,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 140,046 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seatbelts slow to retrack

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,116 miles

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,116 miles

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

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,736 miles

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,804 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,762 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,329 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 55,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,651 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,112 miles

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

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

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 JZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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