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KE03 JZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 JZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 118,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 115,095 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 112,030 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded but not likely to fail

Pass 25 May 2022 110,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2022 110,147 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both change soon (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2021 108,938 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2020 108,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 102,113 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter outer clip loose

Pass 24 May 2017 90,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 83,798 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 83,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 76,733 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 76,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,970 miles

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 58,833 miles

n/s front road wheel inner rim slight damage

n/s rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2011 54,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,614 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,815 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,746 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 JZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

KE03 JZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KE03 JZV safe to buy?

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