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AY03 KBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,949 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 73,949 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,432 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 72,432 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,874 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,856 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,856 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,106 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,980 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre no tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both head lens tarnished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,671 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,671 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,085 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 16,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,796 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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AY03 KBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY03 KBE, 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 AY03 KBE registered?

AY03 KBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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