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KE53 NKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,639 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower engine mount has play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,056 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,316 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Child seats fitted to rear

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated and seeping

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,410 miles

Exhaust system corroded backbox outer skin

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing some wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box advance corrsion/delamination

Fail 14 Dec 2017 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall breaking up!! (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing some wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box advance corrsion/delamination

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,612 miles

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,513 miles

exhaust rear box showing corrsion

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,513 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box showing corrsion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,812 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,836 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,023 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,359 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 NKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

KE53 NKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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