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KE53 UXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 87,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 83,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 81,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 81,097 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 77,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 75,902 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded but not blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,802 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2012 49,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,723 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 UXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 UXU registered?

KE53 UXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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