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KE53 UNG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UNG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,008 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f wheel damaged

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

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

front number plate broken

Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f wheel damaged

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,503 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 105,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 105,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount notchy in operation.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

aux belt perished.

both front seat belts slow to retract.

complete exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 17 May 2019 95,089 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 95,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 86,701 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,197 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 75,167 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux wiring hanging low under rear of car

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,687 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,987 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,585 miles

service light on

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 UNG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

KE53 UNG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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