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AU03 KXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,481 mi
Last recorded135,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,481 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 135,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,855 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,153 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,869 miles

n/s/f gator has little split

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,754 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 60,887 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,661 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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AU03 KXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU03 KXB, 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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AU03 KXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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