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KE03 JRX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 JRX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5,perished,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 106,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5,perished,165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,766 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm,165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 98,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm,165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,692 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid join sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid join sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,611 miles

windscreen damaged n/s not in swept area

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,850 miles

front screen is cracked n/s

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,603 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,226 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,143 miles

advice wiper blades replaced

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,573 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 JRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

KE03 JRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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