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KE53 UTF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 76,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,823 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front very slight noise from cv joint on rotation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,782 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,825 miles

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

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,297 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,297 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,079 miles

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

Front arms rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,166 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 UTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

KE53 UTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is KE53 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 UTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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