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KE53 UMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,644 mi
Last recorded90,644 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 82,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

brake inspection

crack in front number plate

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 28 Oct 2021 76,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

brake inspection

crack in front number plate

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,702 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

crack in front number plate

exhaust leaking in flexible front pipe

Fail 21 Oct 2020 75,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate delaminating

crack in front number plate

exhaust leaking in flexible front pipe

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,406 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

brake inspection and adjust

handbrake travel long

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust middle section corroded clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate delaminating

brake inspection and adjust

frosting to both headlamp lenses

handbrake travel long

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,721 miles

both front headlamp lenses frosted

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

brake inspection and adjust

long handbrake travel

rear number plate laminate lifting

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,435 miles

O/S/Rear brake binding while rotated by hand

Pax door mirror damaged

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/Rear brake binding while rotated by hand

Pax door mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 38,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,710 miles

brake servo hose starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 15,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,115 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 UMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

KE53 UMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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