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EK03 FXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 135,629 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 135,629 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 129,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 129,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 120,807 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From screen and mirror ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 120,803 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Additional stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From screen and mirror ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 117,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 117,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,111 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,490 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 109,490 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,258 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 104,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,736 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 83,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front wipers smeary

Pass 15 May 2012 78,460 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,215 miles

front wishbone rear bushes weak.

Pass 15 May 2010 59,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,680 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK03 FXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EK03 FXM, 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 EK03 FXM registered?

EK03 FXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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