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KE03 JZC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 JZC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 77,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge- 185/60 R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades performance not tested

oil leak/s

rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

rear wiper arm broken off but no sharp edges present

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currenlty on 1.6mm legal limit. also excessively bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currenlty on 1.6mm legal limit. also excessively bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,612 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 52,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,612 miles

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,203 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2009 21,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,034 miles

full inspection of under body not possible covers fitted

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 JZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

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

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