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EK03 KNE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,936 mi
Last recorded152,936 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 152,932 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,660 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both(no pattern) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,431 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 101,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,360 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 101,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,724 miles

number plates in poor condition.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,724 miles

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

number plates in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,480 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake performance showing some distortion - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level low

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front brake disc some distortion

offside + nearside front lower arms rear bushes poor condition

offside + nearside front tyres worn VERY low inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level low

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front brake disc some distortion

offside + nearside front lower arms rear bushes poor condition

offside + nearside front tyres worn VERY low inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,356 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 KNE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KNE, 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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EK03 KNE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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