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KE03 CVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 126,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,707 miles

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

Reverse light Not Working

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,282 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,068 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,848 miles

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

exhaust flexy pipe has slight blow

front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

headlamp beam pattern barely visible. Advise new headlamp units may be needed by next test

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, cracking and worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,848 miles

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

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

exhaust flexy pipe has slight blow

front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

headlamp beam pattern barely visible. Advise new headlamp units may be needed by next test

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, cracking and worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2013 88,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slightly binding.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2012 84,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside handbrake slightly lower on effort,the offside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2011 81,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,730 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 CVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

KE03 CVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is KE03 CVW safe to buy?

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