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EK03 FXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,177 mi
Last recorded141,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 141,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 138,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 138,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 112,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,046 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,631 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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EK03 FXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK03 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

EK03 FXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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