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KE03 JPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,483 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,060 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats down unable to test seat belts

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,164 miles

all tyres showing signs of tearing in the tread

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,590 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,195 miles

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear tyres hsa sight cuts

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,687 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 25,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,638 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outter wall

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 15,960 miles

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

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 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

KE03 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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