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KE53 UMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 172,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 149,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,972 miles

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

rear exhaust broken up inside

Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,962 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust broken up inside

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,884 miles

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,412 miles

Exhaust rear detereated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,412 miles

Exhaust rear detereated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,151 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,999 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,988 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,597 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 UMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

KE53 UMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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