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KE53 UOM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,826 mi
Last recorded47,826 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 47,826 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 23,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 19,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 8,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 7,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 6,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 5,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 4,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 3,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 1,977 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 UOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

KE53 UOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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