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KE53 UMT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,823 mi
Last recorded109,823 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,811 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 104,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,328 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,922 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 89,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,601 miles

EPC light on

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EPC light on

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,022 miles

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

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,648 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front wishbone bush splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,734 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,621 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 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

KE53 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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