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KE53 KBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 KBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 95,680 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 95,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 95,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,399 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 KBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

KE53 KBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is KE53 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 KBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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