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EK03 KMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm and worn heavily on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear axle bush worn.

hand-brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 96,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,104 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,779 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 60,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 57,124 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp aim only just visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a very tiny lump on the side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp aim only just visible (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 51,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp aim only just visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a very tiny lump on the side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp aim only just visible (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,254 miles

Centre exhaust clamp minor leak

Front wipers noisey

Nearside Rear Shock absorber lightly misted

Rear registration slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,976 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades judder

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades judder

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,044 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 KMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EK03 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

EK03 KMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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