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EU03 TKF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TKF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,006 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too limit inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, unable to see some parts

Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too limit inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, unable to see some parts

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,215 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,893 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,748 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Headlamps opaque

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,797 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 36,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 36,742 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,078 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,161 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,688 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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EU03 TKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EU03 TKF, 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 EU03 TKF registered?

EU03 TKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 TKF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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