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KC03 MFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 MFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 150,857 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 150,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 143,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished on outer walls.

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 119,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FOULING SUBFRAME (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip zone A unnoticeable to driver. (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim curbing, slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip zone A unnoticeable to driver. (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim curbing, slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,981 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,277 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,817 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 27,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,083 miles

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

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

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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KC03 MFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KC03 MFE, 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 KC03 MFE registered?

KC03 MFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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