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KE53 NKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 112,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,064 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,064 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust system deterioration

Pass 10 May 2016 91,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,345 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wing mirror cover broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wing mirror cover broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,592 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,307 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,797 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 NKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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