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CK03 EBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,780 mi
Last recorded181,780 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 EBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 181,780 miles

ABS wire tight on left hand lock

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Servo Hose on Vacuum Pump imsecure

Fail 22 Sep 2022 181,780 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS wire tight on left hand lock

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Servo Hose on Vacuum Pump imsecure

Pass 15 Sep 2021 166,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 166,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,665 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 152,665 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 148,430 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,266 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear exhaust silencer porous

Fail 29 Aug 2018 140,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear exhaust silencer porous

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,905 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,854 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

SOME RUST ON BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,854 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

SOME RUST ON BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,364 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,259 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,281 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,703 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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CK03 EBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK03 EBU, 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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CK03 EBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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