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KE53 LYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 102,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,349 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 97,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,596 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 93,594 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,645 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 90,643 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,449 miles

long travel on handbrake lever but not excessive

Fail 17 Aug 2019 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

long travel on handbrake lever but not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,654 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,691 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/side front fog lamp lens cracked etc

o/side front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2009 19,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side front fog lamp lens cracked etc

o/side front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,156 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 LYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

KE53 LYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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