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KB03 NHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 143,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 133,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,968 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 117,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 111,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,713 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,713 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,434 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,183 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,336 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,402 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 46,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,897 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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KB03 NHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KB03 NHD, 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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KB03 NHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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