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KE53 UMR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,088 mi
Last recorded86,088 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,088 miles

Nearside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 61,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,011 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Fail 22 Jul 2022 52,008 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,942 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 40,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges of tread has damage and outer side wall has damage /perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tread damaged and outer side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 36,014 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges of tread has damage and outer side wall has damage /perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tread damaged and outer side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has slight damage no ply visible

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,696 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 26,404 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,701 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,009 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,921 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 UMR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

KE53 UMR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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