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KE03 CVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 139,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back section outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 139,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back section outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 111,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps beam image poor

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,209 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 28,206 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,872 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,439 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,907 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,067 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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KE03 CVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE03 CVT, 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 KE03 CVT registered?

KE03 CVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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