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FD03 XKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,077 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,717 miles

bottom of engine damp with oil

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,934 miles

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

off side front brake pads low

outer skin stating to corrod on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,934 miles

off side front brake pads low

outer skin stating to corrod on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,098 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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FD03 XKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD03 XKU, 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 FD03 XKU registered?

FD03 XKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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