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KE03 GVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,912 mi
Last recorded79,912 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 GVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 79,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades split but clears screen ok

Pass 5 May 2015 69,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 69,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre showing light surface tears around tread wall.

Pass 6 May 2014 63,055 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 54,892 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to go out of shape.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on both front brakes apparent

Fail 1 May 2013 54,892 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to go out of shape.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on both front brakes apparent

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,728 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT,BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING,REAR EXHAUST CORRODING.

Pass 6 May 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,896 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

undercar cover damaged nsf

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,380 miles

front brakes binding

front tyres low tread

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 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

KE03 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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