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KE53 PHF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,796 mi
Last recorded115,796 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,112 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,109 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,455 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,078 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,912 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,077 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 27 Sep 2006 15,110 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 PHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

KE53 PHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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